sunflower

noun/ˈsʌnˌflaʊər/

Frequency rank: #9,002 most common English word

Meaning

a tall plant with a large yellow flower that faces toward the sun.

Illustration for the English word “sunflower”

Example sentence

She planted sunflower seeds in the garden and watched them grow tall over the summer.

Synonyms & related words

  • helianthus

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