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

Such oils typically include soybean, canola, sunflower, palm or olive oil. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Flax, chia, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, and hemp seeds are rich in fiber, magnesium, healthy fats, and antioxidants that support heart health. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2026

However, in a few months, thousands of people will visit the farm to see its sunflower field — one of the largest in northeast Kansas. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Tucker and Rushing’s home runs started the sunflower seed showers in a nine-run inning, which included a home run by Mookie Betts. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

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