stalk
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
These organisms had U-shaped bodies and were anchored to the seafloor by a stalk.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
This work requires stealth and sleepless nights to stalk poachers in the dark.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
As the growing season progresses, the plant puffs itself into a roughly spherical shape, until the first frosts, when it snaps off its stalk and waits to be blown across the landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
She picked up the abandoned grass stalk, stuck it into the same hole and pulled it out to find it covered with termites.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025
He rubbed a stalk of lavender between his fingers, releasing its sweet aroma, and traced the outline of my forehead and nose with it.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing stalk
Cat Vocabulary: A Feline Lexicon
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Lemonade War
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
25 Ways of Walking
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
