Illustration of nasturtium
nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm 
na-
: any of a genus (Tropaeolum of the family Tropaeolaceae, the nasturtium family) of herbs of Central and South America with showy spurred flowers and pungent edible seeds and leaves
especially
: either of two widely cultivated ornamentals (T. majus and T. minus)
Examples of nasturtium in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
According to an Instagram post by the popular bagel shop, a hot sea salt sesame bagel is getting adorned by oyster mushrooms, pumpkin bushi, black pepper, a savory rose fudge, nasturtium and bergamot.
—
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Native plants are the easiest, lowest-maintenance option for pollinator gardens, but reliable favorites like zinnia, nasturtium, dill, yarrow, basil, and sunflowers also attract pollinators with ease.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The formula feels plush and hydrating, thanks to botanical extracts like iris, wild pansy, hibiscus, and nasturtium.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
This collection features dill, parsley, chives, lemon balm, hyssop, fennel, chamomile, and nasturtium.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nasturtium
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Native plants are the easiest, lowest-maintenance option for pollinator gardens, but reliable favorites like zinnia, nasturtium, dill, yarrow, basil, and sunflowers also attract pollinators with ease.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The formula feels plush and hydrating, thanks to botanical extracts like iris, wild pansy, hibiscus, and nasturtium.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
This collection features dill, parsley, chives, lemon balm, hyssop, fennel, chamomile, and nasturtium.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nasturtium
Cite this Entry
“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm
na-
: any of a genus of herbs with showy flowers and edible sharp-tasting seeds and leaves
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
