sunflower

noun

sun·​flow·​er ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil

Examples of sunflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The metal pumpkin welcomes guests into your home, while the maple leaves and sunflowers add a joyful touch. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

Plant in mixed borders to complement other fall bloomers like goldenrod and perennial sunflowers. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025

Cut Flower Bouquets Cut bouquets of all your frost-sensitive flowers like cosmos, dahlias, sunflowers, amaranth, and zinnias, and fill your vases. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025

Its talc-free, cruelty-free, and vegan formula—which contains nourishing glycerin, moisturizing jojoba seed oil, and fatty acid-laden sunflower seed oil—is just a bonus. —Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunflower

• airpower
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• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• wallflower
• watchtower
• wildflower

Kids Definition

sunflower

noun

sun·​flow·​er -ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds