petal

noun

pet·​al ˈpe-tᵊl 

: one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower see flower illustration

petaled adjective

or petalled

ˈpe-tᵊld 

petallike

ˈpe-tᵊl-ˌ(l)īk 

adjective

Examples of petal in a Sentence

flowers with pink and white petals

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The government even organized helicopters to shower flower petals on the saints and seers taking a holy dip. —Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025

Emmanuel arrived at the Cannes red carpet in a a custom Chanel Haute Couture gown sculptured from the fashion house’s signature tweed and featuring a skirt, flowing from a satin belt, that consisted of cascading petals. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 Feb. 2025

Wiens, 2021 Pinot Noir The wine is aromatic and elegant, showcasing bright red fruits of raspberry, cranberry, and cherry, subtle floral notes of rose petals and earthiness, and spice notes of cinnamon and clove. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin petalum, from Greek petalon; akin to Greek petannynai to spread out — more at fathom

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing petal

• banner petal
• standard petal

Kids Definition

petal

noun

pet·​al ˈpet-ᵊl 

: one of the often brightly colored modified leaves that make up the corolla of a flower

petaled adjective

or petalled

-ᵊld 

petallike

-ᵊl-ˌ(l)īk 

adjective