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

Liadis favors May for wildflowers and comfortable weather, though the sea can feel cool this time of year. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Linkleter also shared photos of the outdoor dining setup, adorned with thin white candles and local plants, including pears and wildflowers. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Today, the meadow is planted with native wildflowers designed to withstand flooding and survive without irrigation. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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