flower
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.the brightly colored part of a plant that often smells nice and produces seeds.
n.the reproductive organ of an angiosperm, typically consisting of petals, sepals, and pollen-bearing organs.
Simple“He bought a beautiful bunch of flowers for his wife's birthday.”
In context“The botanist examined the delicate structure of the flower under a microscope to identify the specific species of orchid.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.the best or most successful part of a group or a period of time.
n.the finest or most representative examples of a group; the state of being in one's prime.
Simple“The general mourned the loss of the flower of his army in the battle.”
In context“The poet wrote extensively about the flower of youth, lamenting how quickly the vigor of one's early twenties fades into middle age.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.a slang word for the dried buds of the cannabis plant.
n.the smokable, trichome-rich buds of the cannabis plant as distinguished from extracts or edibles.
Simple“The shop sells various types of flower and oils.”
In context“With the change in local legislation, specialized dispensaries began offering a wider variety of high-grade flower to their customers.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to reach a high level of success or to develop completely.
v.to reach a state of full development, maturity, or peak artistic achievement.
Simple“Her talent for painting really started to flower when she moved to Paris.”
In context“The Renaissance saw human creativity flower in ways that fundamentally reshaped European philosophy and art for centuries to come.”