flower bud

noun

: a plant bud that produces only a flower

Examples of flower bud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mums easily dehydrate, which leads to brown, crunchy foliage and flower buds. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Flowers that bloom on new wood refer to flower buds set on the current year’s growth, and these plants should be pruned in winter or early spring. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Oct. 2026

For The Times) That’s the earthy flower bud that comes in standard pupusas of queso con loroco. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

How to Extend Mum Bloom Time Choosing mums with mostly closed flower buds can extend the life of autumn mums by several weeks. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flower bud

• waterflood
• blood
• crud
• dud
• flood
• mud
• rud
• scud
• spud
• stud
• thud
• lifeblood