floweret

variants also flowerette

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of floweret Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1. Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017 Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1. Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram, 13 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floweret
Noun
  • So yes, that means each floret can produce as many as three grains, not just one.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Its flowerheads are made up of petal-like ray florets surrounded by a densely packed center of disc florets.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The buds are falling off my Christmas cactus.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • These updates essentially allow car brands to patch software bugs and upgrade vehicles remotely, nipping issues in the bud and improving vehicles without the help of a licensed technician.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Bindi wore a baby pink dress with flowers on the bodice, matching her daughter Grace's mini version.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Avoid hanging wooden flower boxes on the house.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These baggy jeans have floral detailing around the cuff that’ll help your outfit blossom whether paired with a white T-shirt or billowy blouse.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The film and his character struck a chord with the Chinese public and Su saw his acting career blossom, going on to feature in several other films and television series.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Monochromatic Raven loves to stick to a simple, serene palette by combining a variety of white tulips with different bloom times.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Aphids and whiteflies will stay away when nasturtiums are present, while ladybugs will flock to them—and ladybugs will take care of any of the pests that make it past these blooms.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Floweret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floweret. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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