flower power

noun

: a nonviolent ethic as advocated by hippies

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Wicked’s Munchkinland set had some serious flower power. Eric Andersson, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 Add some flower power to your wardrobe by snagging this long-sleeve pleated dress. Averi Baudler, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024 Hydrangeas are gorgeous flowering shrubs that offer long-lasting flower power throughout the growing season. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024 Camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, lilacs, and many other woody plants provide flower power in the early days of spring when these hydrangea plants are just beginning to send up new leaves and shoots. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flower power 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flower power was in 1967

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“Flower power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20power. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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