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

It’s blended with moisture-locking sunflower seed oil, white lupin flower extract to improve elasticity, and passionfruit oil for a hit of lightweight, never-greasy nourishment. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Nov. 2025

Try it alongside other nutrient-dense nuts and seeds, like sunflower, chia, hemp seeds, cashews, walnuts, and almonds. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025

Make seed butter by blending the sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or pumpkin seeds in your food processor. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025

Canola, corn, soybean and sunflower oils are high in polyunsaturated fat. —Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 2 Nov. 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