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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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
The comedian sent a bouquet of roses and carnations to Wood, which she shared to Instagram.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2025
There are carnations, chrysanthemums, and an abundance of roses in almost every hue.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024
Among the most exported flowers this season by the airline were roses and carnations from Bogota; pompons, hydrangeas and chrysanthemums from Medellin; and roses, carnations and gypsophila from Quito, Avianca said in a statement.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
I opened the cooler to her left and sniffed at a dozen roses, and then leaned over some carnations.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
