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

Hikers often spot these charismatic creatures perched on boulders or scurrying through wildflowers. — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Gather golden rod, sea holly, and grasses for a wildflower bouquet in autumnal hues. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

There are meadows, wildflowers and grasses among the buildings. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Her shop has a free seed library for vegetables and native wildflowers. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 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