1. to produce or deposit eggs, especially in large numbers
Usage: biology
2. to cause something to develop or come into existence

1. the eggs of fish, frogs, or other aquatic animals
Usage: biology
2. something that is produced or created by something else

Examples

• Salmon spawn in freshwater rivers every year.
• The controversy spawned dozens of newspaper articles.
• The pond was full of frog spawn in early spring.
• Fish spawn can be found floating near the water’s surface.
• The new policy spawned widespread protests.
• Scientists studied the spawn of various marine species.
• Economic uncertainty often spawns political unrest.