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

Sesame Street is also teaming up with more than 30 local farms to create Muppet corn and sunflower mazes that the whole family can find their way through. —Sari Hitchins, Parents, 22 July 2025

The Frozen Zoo has notched some reproductive breakthroughs over the years, including in 2023 when researchers were able to successfully freeze sunflower sea star sperm, thaw it and fertilize eggs that resulted in larvae developing with a high rate of success. —Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025

There likely will be canapes to enjoy as well, such as dates with sunflower cream. —Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Nor has there been much information about how and why a hazardous fireworks facility operated here amid the almond orchards and sunflower fields. —Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunflower

• airpower
• brainpower
• 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