cornflower

noun

corn·​flow·​er ˈkȯrn-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

1

: corn cockle

2

: bachelor's button

Examples of cornflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025

Celebrity makeup artist James Molloy is also a fan of the formula, which is enriched with cornflower water to condition eyelashes and soothe irritated eyes. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025

Bachelor buttons or cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) are also notable for their blue blooms. —Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025

While tasting the sandwiches, scones, and sweets, try the restaurant’s most popular tea—Jardin Bleu—which is a blend of teas from India and China flavored with rhubarb, wild strawberry, and cornflower petals. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cornflower

• cornflower blue

Rhymes for cornflower

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower

Kids Definition

cornflower

noun

corn·​flow·​er -ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: bachelor's button