stamen

noun

sta·​men ˈstā-mən 

plural stamens also stamina ˈstā-mə-nə  ˈsta- 

: a microsporophyll of a seed plant

specifically : the pollen-producing male organ of a flower that consists of an anther and a filament see flower illustration

Examples of stamen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 130-piece kit includes 25 stamens, 45 flowers, 50 leaves, 8 bases, and a watering pot. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024

Papery white blooms with golden stamens put on a long-lasting display from June to August, while foliage takes on jewel tones in autumn. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024

Pure white petals encircle golden stamens and glow at dusk. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024

Herbaceous 'Belle Center': Almost fully double blooms form around a cluster of stamens. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024

Flowers may be single, semi-double, or double, usually with a central burst of bright yellow stamens. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024

Remove stamens from lilies before placing them into arrangements. —Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023

Leafless spears of golden flowers with long, protruding stamens reminiscent of spider legs appear without warning in September and October following a good downpour. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023

Flowers are built from parts named sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels, which are arranged in whorls. —Dhananjay Khadilkar, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin, warp, thread, from stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stamen

noun

sta·​men ˈstā-mən 

plural stamens also stamina ˈstā-mə-nə 

ˈstam-ə-

: an organ of a flower that consists of an anther and a filament and produces the pollen