English · Nature & Environment
sunflower
/ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ər/
[/ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ər/]
tall yellow flower
Beginnernoun
Definition
A tall plant with large yellow flowers that turn to face the sun.
Example
Rows of bright sunflowers stood tall in the field, their golden faces turned toward the sun.
Rows of bright sunflowers stood tall in the field, their golden faces turned toward the sun.
Etymology
A compound of 'sun' and 'flower', for the way the heads track the sun.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in gardens, art, and food (seeds and oil).
Literary Heritage
Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' series (1888) made the flower an icon of art.