Flowers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Flowers
Flowers (noun)
- the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit, blossom
- a cluster of small flowers growing closely together that resembles and is often viewed as a single flower, inflorescence
- a plant grown or valued for its flowers
- an architectural ornament consisting of a ball in the flower-shaped hollow of a circular mold
- a North American lobelia (Lobelia cardinalis) that bears a spike of brilliant red flowers
- giant hogweed
- a tropical perennial herb (Amorphophallus titanum) of the arum family that is native to Sumatra and produces a tall, erect, yellowish-white spadix partly enclosed by a showy, white-spotted, green spathe which opens during bloom to reveal a reddish-purple interior and emit an odor of rotting flesh —called also titan arum
- one of the tubular flowers in the disk of a composite plant —called also disk floret
- any of several lady's slippers (genus Cypripedium); especially, a once common woodland orchid (C. acaule) of eastern North America with pink or white moccasin-shaped flowers
- royal poinciana
- any of several scabiouses (especially Scabiosa atropurpurea or S. columbaria)
Flowers (verb)
- develop
- flourish
- to produce flowers, blossom
Flowers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the usually showy plant part that produces seeds
"flowers are always a thoughtful gift"
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a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
"the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas"
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individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
"without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges"
Flowers (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to produce flowers
"the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Flowers
The most common words with a similar meaning to Flowers:
Near Antonyms of Flowers
Word Forms of Flowers
Inflections: flowered, flowering, cartwheel flowers, cartwheel-flowers
Derived words: flowered (adjective), flowerful (adjective), flowerless (adjective), flowerlike (adjective), flowerer (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Flowers
Middle English flour, flur "blossom of a plant, prime of life, best of a class, ground grain free of bran," borrowed from Anglo-French flour, flur (also continental Old French), going back to Latin flōr-, flōs "flower, bloom, flourishing condition, choicest part, best of a class," going back to Indo-European *bhleh3-os, s-stem derivative from the verbal base *bhleh3- "bloom, break into flower" blow:3
First known use: 13th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Flowers
What does "Flowers" mean?
"Flowers" means the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit, blossom. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit, blossom. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Flowers"?
Other words for "Flowers" include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flushes, heydays, high noons and primes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Flowers" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Flowers"?
There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Flowers". Common alternatives include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flushes, heydays, high noons, primes, salad days and springtimes.
How do you use "Flowers" in a sentence?
Examples of "Flowers" in a sentence: "flowers are always a thoughtful gift"; "the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas"; "without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges".
Is "Flowers" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Flowers" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Flowers"?
"Flowers" is pronounced /ˈflau̇(-ə)r/ as a noun and /ˈbȯl-ˌflau̇(-ə)r/ as a noun and divided into syllables as flow·er.
What is the origin of the word "Flowers"?
"Flowers" comes from Middle English flour, flur "blossom of a plant, prime of life, best of a class, ground grain free of bran," borrowed from Anglo-French flour, flur (also continental Old French), going back to Latin flōr-, flōs "flower, bloom, flourishing condition, choicest part, best of a class," going back to Indo-European *bhleh3-os, s-stem derivative from the verbal base *bhleh3- "bloom, break into flower" blow:3. First known use: 13th century.
What is another word for "Flowers" meaning "the usually showy plant part that produces seeds"?
When "Flowers" (noun) means the usually showy plant part that produces seeds, synonyms include blooms and blossoms.