marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 

1

: pot marigold

2

: any of a genus (Tagetes) of composite herbs with showy usually yellow, orange, or maroon flower heads

Examples of marigold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Saturdays, when the farmers market is in full swing just across the street, diners sink into velvet cushions amid planters filled with marigolds and butterflies. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

In any event, colchicine has been utilized in creating bigger petunias, lilies, marigolds, larger and more vigorous strawberries and blueberries, and spearmint and chamomile with a higher than usual concentration of essential oils. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026

Luckily, planting marigolds nearby will release a scent that keeps these pests away. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026

Lantana and marigolds handle sun with ease Lantana thrives on six to eight hours of full sunlight and pulls double duty by attracting butterflies. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Mary, mother of Jesus + Middle English gold

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing marigold

• bur marigold
• marsh marigold
• pot marigold

Rhymes for marigold

• copyhold
• decontrolled
• hundredfold
• manifold
• oversold
• petioled
• sevenfold
• stranglehold
• subthreshold
• thousandfold
• uncontrolled
• ahold

Kids Definition

marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld 

ˈmer-

: any of a genus of tropical American herbs related to the daisies and grown for their showy yellow or red and yellow flower heads