: one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower see flower illustration
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flowers with pink and white petals
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It’s made with the same Nulu fabric that was designed to feel as soft as rose petals, all while keeping you cool thanks to the sweat-wicking fabric.
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Allow the wax to dry onto the spoon, forming the shape of a cherry blossom petal.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Each cookie has cheery yellow petals and a magenta center, with coloring strictly derived from vegetable juices.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
While all have five petals and are shaped like trumpets, the size and color depend on your specific species.
—Claudia Guthrie, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Allow the wax to dry onto the spoon, forming the shape of a cherry blossom petal.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Each cookie has cheery yellow petals and a magenta center, with coloring strictly derived from vegetable juices.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
While all have five petals and are shaped like trumpets, the size and color depend on your specific species.
—Claudia Guthrie, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for petal
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“Petal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petal. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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petal
noun
pet·al
ˈpet-ᵊl 
: one of the often brightly colored modified leaves that make up the corolla of a flower
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