carnation
noun
any of numerous cultivated varieties of the clove pink, Dianthus caryophyllus, having long-stalked, fragrant, usually double flowers in a variety of colors: the state flower of Ohio.
carnations
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pluralof carnation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The markers were engraved with butterflies, with pairs of butterfly-shaped flower arrangements next to the graves along with bouquets containing a mix of white and purple roses, daisies and carnations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
At those days, women workers used to receive small gifts on International Women's Day -- "those famous tights, chocolates, carnations..."
From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026
“It doesn’t make everything carnations and roses and you come back and start seeing rainbows and unicorns everywhere,” Sean said.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2025
As the church bell tolled and Navalny's coffin was brought outside, people tossed roses and carnations onto the hearse and cried: "We won't forget you!"
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024
They’re talking about the Valentine’s Day carnations, of course.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
