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

The maize and sunflower still standing in those fields have weeks to go. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Strawberries need lots of light and good airflow to grow, and sunflowers can heavily shade them. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

It could be seen behind Orioles third-base coach Buck Britton (who appeared to toss it a sunflower seed), all over the outfield and the warning track, and in shallow left field behind Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Jackson County’s wildlife will have a feast this year thanks to the new sunflower habitat in Fleming Park. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 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