wildflower

noun

wild·​flow·​er ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce wildflower (audio)
: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it

Examples of wildflower in a Sentence

a field full of wildflowers
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025 Instead, Seven Sundays uses maple syrup, dates, or wildflower honey. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 Plus, seasonal highlights —spring wildflowers, fall foliage migrating wildlife — often peak during shoulder seasons, giving you front-row access to nature’s best shows. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Vibrant wildflowers dotted the landscape, hues of violet, lilac and indigo dominating the view. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wildflower

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wildflower was in 1620

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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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wildflower

noun
wild·​flower
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it

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