Definition of flower
1a : the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit : blossomb : a cluster of small flowers growing closely together that resembles and is often viewed as a single flower : inflorescence a hydrangea flowerc : a plant grown or valued for its flowers planted flowers in the front yardd : a cut stem of a plant with its flower a bouquet of flowerse : 2bloom 1b lilacs in full flower
2a : the best part or example the flower of our youthb : the finest most vigorous period wasted the flower of their livesc : a state of blooming or flourishing in full flower
3 flowers plural : a finely divided powder produced especially by condensation or sublimation flowers of sulfur
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Examples of flower in a Sentence
We planted flowers in the garden.
He sent her a bouquet of flowers.
He wore a single flower in his lapel.
Illustration of flower
Origin and Etymology of flower
Middle English flour flower, best of anything, flour, from Anglo-French flur, flour, flaur, from Latin flor-, flos — more at blow
First Known Use: 13th century
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Definition of flower
Examples of flower in a Sentence
This tree flowers in early spring.
The plant will flower every other year.
His genius flowered at the university.
a political movement that began to flower during the 1960s
Origin and Etymology of flower
see 1flower
First Known Use: 13th century
FLOWER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of flower for English Language Learners
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: the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops
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: a small plant that is grown for its beautiful flowers
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: a cut stem of a plant with its flower
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Definition of flower for English Language Learners
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: to produce flowers
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: to develop or grow in a successful way
FLOWER Defined for Kids
Definition of flower for Students
1 : a plant part that produces seed
2 : a small plant grown chiefly for its showy flowers
3 : the state of bearing flowers in full flower
4 : the best part or example in the flower of youth
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