flower power

noun

: a nonviolent ethic as advocated by hippies

Examples of flower power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, the ghosts of flower power rose from their graves and cursed the entire Sex Squadron with a thundercloud of paranoia from all the bad acid trips ever to hit Haight-Ashbury. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Here’s what to do in September to help your dahlias stay in full flower power as long as possible. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

The singer styled a floral tank top from Chloé with black stovepipe jeans, softening the dark wash with a touch of flower power. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026

These summer standouts bring unstoppable flower power to the garden so there’s never a dull moment. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flower power

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower