clover

noun

clo·​ver ˈklō-vər 

1

: any of a genus (Trifolium) of low leguminous herbs having trifoliolate leaves and flowers in dense heads and including many that are valuable for forage and attractive to bees

2

: any of various related plants (as of the genera Melilotus, Lespedeza, or Medicago) of the legume family

Phrases

in clover or less commonly in the clover

: in prosperity or in pleasant circumstances

Examples of clover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, the earliest lawn seed mixes brought to America included clover. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025

Growing too much summertime food — like big clover or bean plots — will increase the number of does and fawns on the property. —Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024

Mota’s other designs include Mobile, distinguished by a pattern of swirling gold, and Lucky Us, a reinterpretation of the auspicious clover sporting regal appliqué borders. —Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024

According to rumor, as reported by The Sun, Swift’s birthday presents from Kelce included $20,000 worth of flowers and an additional $150,000 in jewelry that included a Tiffany & Co. cuff with a heart engraving on the inside, as well as several Van Cleef & Arpels signature clover pieces. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English clāfre; akin to Old High German klēo clover

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing clover

• alsike clover
• Alyce clover
• bush clover
• crimson clover
• Dutch clover
• Egyptian clover
• four-leaf clover
• ladino clover
• red clover
• sweet clover
• white clover

Kids Definition

clover

noun

clo·​ver ˈklō-vər 

: any of a genus of herbs of the legume family that have leaves with three leaflets and flowers in dense heads and that include many plants valuable for forage and as a source of nectar for bees

also : any of various related plants