# Flowers

/ˈfɫaʊɝz/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flowers
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. plant parts

noun · CEFR A1

the colourful parts of a plant that often smell nice and produce seeds.

For teachers: the plural form of the reproductive organ of a plant, typically consisting of petals, sepals, and stamens.

- He bought a bunch of fresh flowers for his mother's birthday.
- The botanical garden displays a vast array of exotic flowers that bloom only during the peak of the humid summer season.

## Examples

- She picks fresh flowers from the garden every morning.
- The cherry trees are covered in pink flowers during the first few weeks of spring.
- While some flowers rely on the wind for pollination, others have evolved intricate shapes and scents to attract specific insects or birds.

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