zinnia

noun

zin·​nia ˈzi-nē-ə  ˈzē- 

ˈzi-nyə, 

ˈzē- 

: any of a genus (Zinnia) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers

Examples of zinnia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zinnias Meet the colorful zinnia, a delightful, easy bloomer that isn’t high-maintenance. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Why Hydrangeas Droop So Quickly Some types of cut flowers seem to last forever in vases—like coneflowers, cosmos, and zinnias—but hydrangeas usually start drooping quickly. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

For pots, look for dwarf zinnia varieties that won’t require staking. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

The rest of the video documents Shelton and Stefani harvesting flowers from their ranch home's flourishing garden, including the zinnias, Queen Anne's Lace, foxgloves, and more. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Johann G. Zinn †1759 German botanist

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zinnia

• linea
• tinea
• perigynia
• pollinia

Kids Definition

zinnia

noun

zin·​nia ˈzin-ē-ə  ˈzin-yə 

ˈzēn-

: any of a genus of tropical American composite herbs having long-lasting flowers