cornflower

noun

corn·​flow·​er ˈkȯrn-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

1

: corn cockle

2

: bachelor's button

Examples of cornflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blue kitchens have been popular for more than two decades with trends recently shifting away from stark whites and other neutrals toward warmer, more inviting tones like cerulean, cornflower, and indigo. —Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 May 2025

This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025

Celebrity makeup artist James Molloy is also a fan of the formula, which is enriched with cornflower water to condition eyelashes and soothe irritated eyes. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025

Bachelor buttons or cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) are also notable for their blue blooms. —Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cornflower

• cornflower blue

Rhymes for cornflower

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

Kids Definition

cornflower

noun

corn·​flow·​er -ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: bachelor's button