flower (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈflaʊər/

Definition

The part of a plant that is often brightly colored and smells nice. It grows from the stem and has petals.

Examples

• A beautiful red rose is a classic flower.

• She picked a small white flower from the field.

• The flower wilted after a few days without water.

How to Use flower

flower of (prepositional phrase)

The best or most attractive part of a group. — "She was the flower of her generation."

Synonyms of flower

Words with a similar meaning to flower:

• blossom
• bloom
• petal
• flora

Antonyms of flower

Words with the opposite meaning to flower:

• leaf
• root
• stem

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