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

Tours of the property are followed by a wine tasting and traditional Kakhetian lunch featuring classics like the ubiquitous Georgian cucumber tomato salad with local sunflower oil—always with the Caucasus Mountains as a backdrop. —Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025

There, patrons are sure to be seen sipping on a sweet and tropical drink the color of a bright summer sunflower, or the bright tail patch of the official state bird. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025

Sunflower Festival Roam through fields and fields of sunflowers and cut your own for just $1. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025

The two are pictured standing under an arc of flowers, which include bright yellow sunflowers and white daisies. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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