flower

noun

flow·er | \ ˈflau̇(-ə)r

Definition of flower

(Entry 1 of 2)

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 : blossom

b : a cluster of small flowers growing closely together that resembles and is often viewed as a single flower : inflorescence a hydrangea flower

c : a plant grown or valued for its flowers planted flowers in the front yard

d : a cut stem of a plant with its flower a bouquet of flowers

e : bloom entry 2 sense 1b lilacs in full flower

2a : the best part or example the flower of our youth

b : the finest most vigorous period wasted the flower of their lives

c : 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

flower

verb

flowered; flowering; flowers

Definition of flower (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1a : develop flowered into young womanhood

b : flourish sense 2

2 : to produce flowers : blossom

transitive verb

1 : to cause to bear flowers

2 : to decorate with flowers or floral designs

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Other Words from flower

Noun

flowered \ ˈflau̇(-ə)rd

\ adjective

flowerful \ ˈflau̇(-ə)r-fəl

\ adjective

flowerless \ ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ləs

\ adjective

flowerlike \ ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ˌlīk

\ adjective

Verb

flowerer \ ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ər

\ noun

Synonyms for flower

Synonyms: Noun

bloom,
blossom

Synonyms: Verb

Examples of flower in a Sentence

Noun We planted flowers in the garden. He sent her a bouquet of flowers. He wore a single flower in his lapel. Verb 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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In addition, interior shoots happened in a flower and music store in the Navarrese capital city of Pamplona. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 Sep. 2021 His clothes spoke volumes with their absence of any sort of ornamentation save for an embroidered flower or two around the waist of a coat or a shoulder of a shirt. — Blue Carreon, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 When dining in, start with a choice of mezcal old fashioned, mezcal passion flower or Steve-a-Rita. — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2021 Poinsettias begin the flower and colorful bract initiation process starting in mid-October. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Sep. 2021 That breaks down to a tax of $50 per ounce of bud and flower, which is the highest grade of the plant. — Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2021 Visitors can book personal time, private tea parties and romantic evenings in Teapot’s extensive vegetable, flower and herb gardens on Healing Gardens for as little as $20 for two hours. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2021 The Cuyahoga County Fair returns for its 124th year with carnival rides, fair food, entertainment, garden and flower displays, live animals, fireworks and more. — Michael Norman, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2021 The love of naming and categorizing starts young for Jordan, with studies of stars and maps and flower. — Avery Ellfeldt, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb In order to be ready to flower in spring, many species of trees and shrubs prepare the year before. — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 29 May 2021 Heavily infected leaves may curl upward and shoots typically do not flower. — oregonlive, 23 May 2021 Day-neutral varieties — which refers to a plant's light sensitivity — will flower and fruit all summer long. — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 23 June 2021 The clusters of fragrant white or pink blooms started appearing in mid-May and flower through mid-June. — Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2021 Geraniums, petunias, and calibrachoas thrive in full-sun areas and will flower all season long, according to Mast. — Kelsey Clark, Glamour, 18 May 2021 In about two to three years, the plant should flower, usually in March, and have a ready-to-eat fruit five months later. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Apr. 2021 As the bulbs form and grow several inches in diameter, they can be moved to a final location to flower in about three years. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 1 May 2021 Hellebores that are planted in late spring and will likely not flower until next spring. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2021

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