flower
A flower is the colorful and often fragrant part of a plant that produces seeds. It is commonly grown in gardens or kept in houses for decoration and beauty.
Examples
3 of 5I bought a beautiful red flower for my kitchen table.
I purchased a lovely red plant blossom for my home table.
Please accept this flower as a token of our appreciation.
Please take this blossom as a small gift to say thank you.
Look at that cool flower growing in the grass!
Check out that interesting plant part in the lawn!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'OW' in flOWer as the sound you make when you see something beautiful: 'Oh, Wow!'
Quick Quiz
The bee landed on a yellow ___ to collect nectar.
Correct!
The correct answer is: flower
Examples
I bought a beautiful red flower for my kitchen table.
everydayI purchased a lovely red plant blossom for my home table.
Please accept this flower as a token of our appreciation.
formalPlease take this blossom as a small gift to say thank you.
Look at that cool flower growing in the grass!
informalCheck out that interesting plant part in the lawn!
The flower is the primary site of reproduction in angiosperm plants.
academicThe blossom is the main part where these plants make new seeds.
Our company provides a fresh flower delivery service to local offices.
businessOur business sends new blossoms to nearby workplaces.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
flower bed
a small area of ground where flowers are grown
in flower
when a plant has its flowers open; blooming
flower power
a symbol of peace and non-violence
Often Confused With
Flour is the white powder used for baking bread, while flower is the colorful part of a plant.
Usage Notes
Use 'flower' to refer to the specific colorful head of the plant or the entire plant if it is small and decorative.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the spelling with 'flour' because they sound exactly the same (homophones).
Memory Tip
Think of the 'OW' in flOWer as the sound you make when you see something beautiful: 'Oh, Wow!'
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'flor', which comes from the Latin word 'flos' or 'florem'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, giving flowers is a common way to express love, sympathy, or congratulations.
Quick Quiz
The bee landed on a yellow ___ to collect nectar.
Correct!
The correct answer is: flower
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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