scion | SAT Word of the Day
From "Succession" to "House of the Dragon," TV's interest in family dynasties makes the word scion more relevant than ever. (And yes, it used to be a car make.)
ℹ️ Part of speech of scion
scion is a COUNT NOUN (singular)
🗣️ Pronunciation of scion
scion is pronounced /ˈsaɪ.ən/ or SYE-un
📚️ Definition of scion
A descendant or heir, especially of a wealthy or notable family: the scion of a real estate dynasty.
A shoot or twig used for grafting: a rose scion grafted onto hardy rootstock.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of scion in usage:
The true scion of a family carries not just its name, but its values.
The skilled gardener carefully attached the scion of the heirloom apple variety to the sturdy rootstock.
As the scion of the family's local restaurant chain, Gino felt both privilege and pressure.