online vocabulary.com

Flower - filled-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A flower is the colorful and fragrant part of a plant that produces seeds. It is often used for decoration, gifts, or symbolism in various cultures and occasions.

flower

/ˈflaʊər/ /ˈflaʊə/

Definition:

The reproductive structure of a plant, often colorful and fragrant.

Synonyms:

blossom, bloom, posy, floret

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

weed, wither

Common Collocations:

fresh flowers, flower arrangement, flower garden, flower petals

Derivatives:

flowering, flowered, flowery

Usage Tips:

Use "flower" as a noun for the plant part or as a verb meaning to bloom or develop fully.

Common Phrases:

in full flower, flower of youth, bed of roses

Etymology:

From Old French "flour," derived from Latin "flos," meaning "blossom."

Examples:

  • 1. She picked a red flower from the garden.
  • 2. The roses will flower in early summer.
  • 3. Her dress had a pattern of tiny flowers.
  • 4. He gave her a bouquet of fresh flowers.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS