flower

flower

noun

Definition of FLOWER

1

the usually showy plant part that produces seeds <flowers are always a thoughtful gift>

Synonyms bloom, blossom

Related Words bud, floret, floweret (also flowerette); bouquet, nosegay, posy; arrangement, boutonniere, corsage, garland, lei, spray, wreath

2

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement <the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas>

Synonyms blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime

Related Words autumn, Indian summer; blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering; acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith; glory, grandeur, splendor; belle epoque (or belle {eacute}poque), golden age, silver age; comeback, recovery, revivial

Near Antonyms decay, decline, downfall; bottom, nadir; shriveling (or shrivelling), wilting, withering

3

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class <without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges>

Synonyms A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, fat, flower, illuminati, pick, pink, pride, priesthood, prime, royalty, upper crust

Related Words establishment, gentry, nobility, quality, society, top, top drawer, upper class; caviar (also caviare); who's who

Near Antonyms commoners, herd, hoi polloi, masses, millions, mob, multitude, rank and file, unwashed