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

This is thanks to nourishing ingredients like green tea, sunflower seed oil, and Cica that hydrate and soothe skin on top of protecting it. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 June 2025

Planters is among several widely available brands that sell sunflower kernels at major grocery stores. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 June 2025

The original formula blends beeswax, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, and peppermint oil. —Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 24 June 2025

Carrot Ginger Soup was rich, but not overly so and offered an explosion of flavors, as it is topped with sunflower seeds and cilantro - here is another can’t miss dish. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunflower

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• wallflower
• 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