sunflower

[ˈsʌnflaʊər]

sunflower Definition

a tall plant with a large, bright yellow flower head that follows the movement of the sun, used for its seeds, oil, and ornamental value.

Using sunflower: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sunflower" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The field was covered in sunflowers.

  • Example

    Sunflower seeds are a popular snack.

  • Example

    She painted a beautiful picture of a sunflower.

  • Example

    The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.

sunflower Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sunflower

Phrases with sunflower

  • a type of oil extracted from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and as a base for salad dressings

    Example

    I prefer to use sunflower oil for frying.

  • the edible seed of a sunflower, often eaten as a snack or used in baking

    Example

    I like to sprinkle sunflower seeds on my salad.

  • a large area of land where sunflowers are grown, often for commercial purposes

    Example

    We drove past a beautiful sunflower field on our way to the beach.

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Summary: sunflower in Brief

A 'sunflower' [ˈsʌnflaʊər] is a tall plant with a large, bright yellow flower head that follows the movement of the sun. It is used for its seeds, oil, and ornamental value. The term spans contexts from commercial farming to culinary uses, exemplified by 'Sunflower seeds are a popular snack.'

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