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Flower

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈflaʊə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈflaʊər/"]/

Meaning of Flower

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.

Flower in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Flower

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.

Related words

Collocations with Flower

• 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 for Flower

• blossom
• bloom
• petal
• flora

Opposites of Flower

• weed
• thorn

Common mistakes with Flower

• Confused with 'flour' (the baking ingredient).
• Using incorrect pluralization ('floweres' instead of 'flowers').

Frequently asked questions about Flower

What does Flower mean?

A colorful plant that blooms.

What is the definition of Flower?

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.

How do you use Flower in a sentence?

The flower in the garden is blooming beautifully.

Can you give another example of Flower?

She received a flower as a gift for her birthday.

What are synonyms for Flower?

Common alternatives include blossom, bloom, petal, flora.

What is the opposite of Flower?

Opposite meanings include weed, thorn.

What words go with Flower?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Flower?

Confused with 'flour' (the baking ingredient). Using incorrect pluralization ('floweres' instead of 'flowers').

How do you pronounce Flower?

US: /["/ˈflaʊər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈflaʊə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Flower?

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.

What CEFR level is Flower?

"Flower" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.