snake plant

noun

: a west African sansevieria (Sansevieria trifasciata) having stiff usually long erect leaves and grown especially as a houseplant

Examples of snake plant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other indoor plants to watch for include jade plant, snake plant, begonia and poinsettia. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Also on the watch list for both yards and homes are lily of the valley, lilies, cyclamen, lantana, hosta, peony, geranium, chrysanthemum, begonia, gladiola, jade plant, snake plant, kalanchoe, hyacinth, bird of paradise and poinsettia. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Tall, upright snake plants add height and drama and Christmas cacti put on a spectacular seasonal display, but cascading houseplants add a softer touch. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

Choose from Gregg’s Mistflower (a favorite for the butterfly garden), microgreens, Sansevieria (snake plant), or a cornucopia of summer vegetables. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snake plant

• confidante
• interplant
• sycophant
• ant
• aunt
• cant
• chant
• gant
• lant
• pant
• quant
• rant

Kids Definition

snake plant

noun

: sansevieria