clover

noun

clo·​ver ˈklō-vər 

1

: any of a genus (Trifolium) of low leguminous herbs having trifoliolate leaves and flowers in dense heads and including many that are valuable for forage and attractive to bees

2

: any of various related plants (as of the genera Melilotus, Lespedeza, or Medicago) of the legume family

Phrases

in clover or less commonly in the clover

: in prosperity or in pleasant circumstances

Examples of clover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Goldsmith has turned the most popular charms — including a smiling face and four leaf clover — into maxi designs meant to be worn dangling from a chain — no locket required. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 June 2025

Sometimes, a low-growing plant, clover, can crop up among the grass. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 May 2025

My favorite combination is unsalted Irish Kerrygold butter mixed paired with clover honey and topped with coarse salt. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025

Baker owns these bed sheets in the clover hue, but there are other neutral, soothing hues available, like warm grey and sage, to match a minimalist or even coastal bedroom aesthetic. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English clāfre; akin to Old High German klēo clover

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing clover

• alsike clover
• Alyce clover
• bush clover
• crimson clover
• Dutch clover
• Egyptian clover
• four-leaf clover
• ladino clover
• red clover
• sweet clover
• white clover

Rhymes for clover

• drover
• over
• prover
• rover
• stover
• trover
• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover

Kids Definition

clover

noun

clo·​ver ˈklō-vər 

: any of a genus of herbs of the legume family that have leaves with three leaflets and flowers in dense heads and that include many plants valuable for forage and as a source of nectar for bees

also : any of various related plants