aster
noun
any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
asters
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pluralof aster.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After DNA separation, large microtubule structures called asters expand throughout the cytoplasm.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2026
The treed “Woodland Garden” to the west, with black tupelo and swamp white oaks, gives way to a “Perennial Meadow,” whose asters, purple beebalms and orange butterfly weed were chosen for their chromatic effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2025
In 1972, the Mellanos moved to Oceanside, where they still own 400 acres for asters, waxflowers, alstroemeria, delphiniums and foliage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024
Five goldenrod species that planted themselves around the yard have just staged their big show, and so have about as many volunteer asters.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
“They'll find some dried asters still," she told Claire, “and late goldenrod. And it will keep them out from underfoot."
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
