cut flower

noun

1. any pretty flower cut for a floral arrangement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cut flower¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Think of it as a very large cut flower, where the stand serves as the oversize vase.

From Popular-Science

He was very vain of his neat appearance, even to the wearing of a fresh-cut flower in his buttonhole.

From Project Gutenberg

Nevertheless I find it quite the most beautiful Rhododendron as a cut flower, perhaps just because of these unorthodox qualities.

From Project Gutenberg

The unhappy Hook was as impotent as he was damp, and he fell forward like a cut flower.

From Project Gutenberg

It is equally or more durable, either on the plant or as a cut flower.

From Project Gutenberg

Remember crocuses are of practically no use for cut-flower purposes.

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