Cool MateFlower
UK /["/ˈflaʊə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈflaʊər/"]/
Definition
the coloured part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops. Flowers usually grow at the end of a stem and last only a short time.
In simple words: A colorful plant that blooms.
Examples
- The flower in the garden is blooming beautifully.
- She received a flower as a gift for her birthday.
- The flower has many vibrant colors during spring.
- He studied the anatomy of a flower in biology class.
- A flower can attract bees and butterflies.
- They chose a flower to represent their team in the competition.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often found in discussions about nature, gardening, or gifts. Avoid overusing in technical or scientific discussions where specific names of flowers are preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'flower power' symbol with bright colors and vibrant energy.
Collocations
- bright
- brightly coloured/colored
- brilliantly coloured/colored
- bouquet
- bunch
- bear
- have
- produce
- appear
- go to seed
- bud
- head
- petal
- in flower
- a bank of flowers
- a carpet of flowers
- a mass of flowers
- bright
- brightly coloured/colored
- brilliantly coloured/colored
- bouquet
- bunch
- bear
- have
- produce
- appear
- go to seed
- bud
- head
- petal
- in flower
- a bank of flowers
- a carpet of flowers
- a mass of flowers
- bright
- brightly coloured/colored
- brilliantly coloured/colored
- bouquet
- bunch
- bear
- have
- produce
- appear
- go to seed
- bud
- head
- petal
- in flower
- a bank of flowers
- a carpet of flowers
- a mass of flowers
Synonyms
- blossom
- bloom
- petal
- flora
Antonyms
- weed
- thorn
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'flour' (the baking ingredient).
- Using incorrect pluralization ('floweres' instead of 'flowers').