wildflower

noun

wild·​flow·​er ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce wildflower (audio)
: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it

Examples of wildflower in a Sentence

a field full of wildflowers
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The colorful field of wildflowers adds a beautiful pop of color. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025 And many people have gotten creative with containers, growing tomatoes and lemon trees in pots or supported by trellises, strawberries in hanging baskets and even wildflowers in wide containers. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025 The Volunteer State stretches about 440 miles in length and is dotted with waterfalls, low rolling hills, ancient mountains, wildflowers, small towns, and big spirits. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025 Beyond the spa, heated swimming pool, and lavish outdoor lounge areas, a picturesque boardwalk guides guests through a sea of local wildflowers out to the beach, which is outfitted in matching blue umbrellas and chairs. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wildflower 

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wildflower was in 1620

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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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wildflower

noun
wild·​flower
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it

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