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

Such oils typically include soybean, canola, sunflower, palm or olive oil. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 June 2026

The pictures Cooley took on Ragusa’s property were of rows of pink and purple native flowers and sunflowers set amid city lights and a dreamy sunset. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Aloe vera and sunflower seed oil cushion the formula with hydration, leaving skin brighter and smoother after every cleanse. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026

Thirty years after she was murdered, Aimee Willard is still honoring her legacy with a garden of sunflowers in Delaware County. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 23 June 2026

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