air plant

noun

1

: epiphyte

2

: any of several kalanchoes (especially Kalanchoe pinnata)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Lucky Air Plant + Crystals (air plants). —Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023

Do air plants get flowers? —Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Mar. 2023

So, your houseplants probably aren’t going to deliver you the forest-scented air plant enthusiasts dream of. —Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2019

Decorate the fridge with living decor thanks to these adorable little air plant magnets. —Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022

Each wooden magnet is two inches wide by 1.5 inches tall and comes with a live air plant and an instruction card to help your recipient keep their new friend alive. —Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022

Don't forget to grab them an air plant to go inside! —Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022

This eco-friendly craft box includes a beginner’s pottery kit, video tutorial, an air plant, and vegan, dairy-free snacks for sustenance, too. —Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022

UrbanStems offers a selection of houseplants in artistic containers, such as this succulent in a charming ceramic unicorn and a low-maintenance air plant in a golden elephant. —Kaitlin Marks, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

air plant

noun

1

: epiphyte

2

: any of several kalanchoes