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

On our final day, the wind is quiet and the clouds break to reveal a cornflower-blue sky and a lingering half-moon. —Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026

Bachelor's button, also known as cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), is a non-native plant that can become a problem in gardens. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026

Counting the number of days from planting the seeds to the start of the bloom, the quickest flowers to grow are marigolds, nasturtiums, poppies, cornflowers, and johnny-jump-up. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026

Bold, intricate patterns and vivid colors, from citrine to cornflower, grace the walls—one wallpaper print was actually hand-selected by Givenchy’s muse and friend Audrey Hepburn. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026

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