flower

/ˈflaʊ.ɚ/
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The often colorful part of a plant, or a plant grown for it.

Examples

  • Do you know the name of that flower?
  • This flower is yellow.
  • The flowers smell sweet.
  • A new flower grew beside the path.
  • She put the flowers in a vase.

Similar words

blossom

Meanings

Colorful plant part

noun
plants
neutral
The part of a plant that often has bright petals and may smell pleasant, or a plant with this part.

Examples

  • This flower is yellow.
  • She put the flowers in a vase.
  • Do you know the name of that flower?
  • The flowers smell sweet.
  • A new flower grew beside the path.

Similar words

Etymology

FAQ

What does flower mean?

A flower is a plant part that often has colorful petals.

When is flower used?

The word can also name a plant grown for its flowers.

How does flower differ from leaf?

A flower may have petals; a leaf is usually the flat green part.

How is flower used in a sentence?

“She put the flowers in a vase” uses the plural.

Is flower formal?

No, flower is an everyday word.

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