The Open Dictionary

flower

noun

UK/flaʊəʳ/
US/ˈflaʊ.ɚ/

Definitions of flower noun

  1. A1Countable

    The blossom of a plant, often brightly colored and fragrant, or a plant that produces such blossoms.

    • Flowers that grow in the wild.

    • The gardener is pruning the flowers.

    • She received a bouquet of fresh flowers as a gift.

verb

UK/flaʊəʳ/
US/ˈflaʊ.ɚ/

Definitions of flower verb

develop

  1. Intransitiveliterary

    To fully develop and become apparent.

    • His musical talent flowered early in his youth.

plant

  1. Intransitive

    To produce flowers; to bloom.

    • Cherry trees typically flower in the spring.

Idioms

  • in flower

    When a plant is in flower, it is currently having open blossoms.

    • Many fruit trees are in flower during the spring.

  • in the flower of someone's youth

    Refers to the period when someone is young, and at the most vigorous and flourishing stage of their life.

    • She believed she should pursue her dreams in the flower of her youth.

  • the flower of something

    The most excellent or outstanding individuals or elements within a specific group or category.

    • The students at this university represent the flower of the nation's student body.