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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Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Extremadura is from spring to early summer (April to June), when the countryside is lush with wildflowers, the weather is pleasant, and the region’s many festivals are in full motion. Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 The bold bottle captures the inspiration of wildflowers, along with the green juice. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Logistics: Show up in the middle of summer for the best weather and best wildflowers. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 29 May 2025 The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 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 6 Jun. 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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