flower
noun
the blossom of a plant.
Example Sentences
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A California fuchsia, with bright scarlet flowers, heals the soil and entices hummingbirds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
We visit the places where the dead rest, bringing flowers and standing before the names etched in stone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Renfe has said it will provide alternative transport along the route from Friday, ahead of the All Saints' Day long weekend, when families traditionally visit cemeteries to lay flowers on the graves of relatives.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Locations with greater concentrations of honey bees generally had fewer other pollinators and experienced more competition for flowers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
“For your mother, Corrie,” Tine said, holding out the flowers as I opened the door.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
