morning glory

noun

: any of various usually twining plants (genus Ipomoea of the family Convolvulaceae, the morning-glory family) with showy trumpet-shaped flowers

broadly : an herb, shrub, or tree of the morning-glory family

Examples of morning glory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While sweet potatoes are categorized as morning glory, white potatoes belong in the same group as tomatoes, tobacco, chile peppers, eggplants, and petunia. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Sep. 2024

For instance, Anders Hamilton’s delicate ceramic morning glories, made with the ashes of botanicals, will be installed in both the atrium and the courtyard directly behind it. —Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024

The aster and morning glory also represent those born in September. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024

Full Sun Soil Type: Medium Moisture, Well-draining, Average Fertility Soil pH: Mildly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.2) With true blue flowers and silvery foliage, dwarf morning glory looks stunning spilling out of containers or scrambling along the garden floor. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

morning glory

noun

: any of various usually twining plants with showy trumpet-shaped flowers that usually close by the middle of the day

also : any of various related herbs, vines, shrubs, or trees