marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 

1

: pot marigold

2

: any of a genus (Tagetes) of composite herbs with showy usually yellow, orange, or maroon flower heads

Examples of marigold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During this time, the main square is decorated with altars, skeletons, and marigolds. — Zanny Merullo, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026

Add marigolds, foxglove, or sweet peas nearby to increase the number of bumblebees in the garden. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

This variety of marigolds remains small while glowing with gorgeous orange and yellow flowers throughout the summer. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

The Blossom, on the other hand, was just a lovely drink, garnished with an edible marigold and simply refreshing. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Mary, mother of Jesus + Middle English gold

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing marigold

• bur marigold
• marsh marigold
• pot marigold

Rhymes for marigold

• copyhold
• decontrolled
• hundredfold
• manifold
• oversold
• petioled
• sevenfold
• stranglehold
• subthreshold
• thousandfold
• uncontrolled
• ahold

Kids Definition

marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld 

ˈmer-

: any of a genus of tropical American herbs related to the daisies and grown for their showy yellow or red and yellow flower heads