sunflower

noun

sun·​flow·​er ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil

Examples of sunflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

True to Skin1004’s minimalist approach, the formula keeps it simple with just four oils—bergamot, sunflower seed, olive fruit, and jojoba—delivering gentle yet effective cleansing without any heaviness. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025

Arnica Arnica is a flower in the sunflower family. —Kirstyn Hill, Health, 22 Dec. 2025

When providing food for birds at feeders, use energy-rich options, like sunflower seeds, peanuts, suet, thistle, and sugar water or oranges. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025

The catastrophic flooding has forced thousands of people to evacuate, including Eddie Wicks and his wife, who live amid sunflowers and Christmas trees on a Washington state farm next to the Snoqualmie River. —CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunflower

• airpower
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• mayflower
• safflower
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• watchtower
• wildflower

Kids Definition

sunflower

noun

sun·​flow·​er -ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds