wildflower

noun

wild·​flow·​er ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it

Examples of wildflower in a Sentence

a field full of wildflowers

Recent Examples on the Web

Fall wildflowers are just as stunning — goldenrods, yellow tickseed, lavender-colored blazing star. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Another sees Mendieta herself deep in a rocky cavity, as if consumed by the wildflowers sprouting around her. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 July 2026

Just as one person’s weed can be another’s wildflower, the category of pest is a subjective one that depends on social, aesthetic and economic values within a particular culture. — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Lastly, spring brings a different kind of atmosphere, with wildflowers beginning to bloom, rushing streams swelling with melting snow, and wildlife becoming more active after the colder months. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wildflower

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower

Kids Definition

wildflower

noun

wild·​flower

-ˌflau̇(-ə)r

: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it