sunflower

noun

sun·​flow·​er ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil

Examples of sunflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, add half a cup of cottage cheese (12.5 grams of protein), avocado slices, and a tablespoon of sunflower seeds (3 grams of protein) for a total of 20.5 grams of protein.161718 6. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025

This bi-phase lippie douses your smooch in a conditioning duo of jojoba and sunflower seed oils, then settles into a no-budge finish that doesn't skimp on the shine. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025

The lube is rich in hydrating ingredients like sunflower seed oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025

Add the hemp seeds and sunflower seeds, and stir to coat in the spices. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunflower

• airpower
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• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• wallflower
• watchtower
• wildflower

Kids Definition

sunflower

noun

sun·​flow·​er -ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds