flower
noun
the blossom of a plant.
Example Sentences
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Somerville said flowers had been delivered to the force's stations and people from Australia, France and America had been in touch.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The private booth was framed in flowers, and rather than a priest listening inside, it was a microphone recording their confessions, to be played at an upcoming art exhibition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Larger flowers may improve a plant's chances of attracting pollinators, while flowering earlier can help plants respond to changing environmental conditions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Three real-life best friends demonstrate how to dress from the ground up with playful flowers, high-shine leather and, in one case, high heels with lily pads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I can smell the scent of her acrid medication mixing with the sweetness of flowers blooming in the humid afternoon heat.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
