wildflower

noun

wild·​flow·​er ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it

Examples of wildflower in a Sentence

a field full of wildflowers

Recent Examples on the Web

Dark skies, aimless days and spring wildflowers draw many people. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Many folks think of spring as the definitive wildflower season. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026

To experience the highway at its best, visit in spring, when snowmelt sends waterfalls like Multnomah Falls rushing and wildflowers blanket the Gorge. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

His neighbors and kids come to see the animals and insects that enjoy the wildflowers. — Grace Hollars, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wildflower

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

Kids Definition

wildflower

noun

wild·​flower

-ˌflau̇(-ə)r

: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it