bromeliad

noun

bro·​me·​li·​ad brō-ˈmē-lē-ˌad 

: any of the chiefly tropical American usually epiphytic plants comprising the pineapple family and including Spanish moss and various ornamentals

Examples of bromeliad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Orchids, hoa mai trees and bromeliads are popular blooms this time of year. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026

Walk through the grounds and find bromeliads, begonias, hibiscus, and more. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2026

The train weaves through tall mountains and lush green jungle—ferns, bromeliads and plenty of green foliage consume the right-hand side of the train. — Monisha Rajesh, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, and bromeliad leaves can hold enough water for mosquito larvae. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Bromelia, genus of tropical American plants, from Olaf Bromelius †1705 Swedish botanist

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above