What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flower
Example
The garden is full of beautiful flowers in bloom. [flower: noun]
Example
She loves to flower her garden with a variety of colorful plants. [flower: verb]
petal
Example
The rose has soft pink petals that smell lovely. [petal: noun]
Example
She carefully petalled the cake with edible flower petals for a beautiful presentation. [petal: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flower is more commonly used than petal in everyday language. Flower is a versatile word that covers a wide range of contexts, while petal is more specific and often used in the context of decoration or crafts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flower and petal?
Both flower and petal are versatile words that can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
