tulip

[ˈtjuːlɪp]

tulip Definition

a bulbous spring-flowering plant of the lily family, with boldly coloured cup-shaped flowers.

Using tulip: Examples

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

  • Example

    The garden was full of tulips in various colors.

  • Example

    She received a bouquet of tulips from her admirer.

  • Example

    Tulips are commonly associated with the Netherlands.

tulip Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tulip

Phrases with tulip

  • a period in the Dutch Golden Age during which contract prices for bulbs of the recently introduced tulip reached extraordinarily high levels and then suddenly collapsed

    Example

    The movie 'Tulip Fever' is set in Amsterdam during the tulip mania.

  • a North American tree of the magnolia family, with large tulip-shaped flowers

    Example

    The tulip tree is also known as the yellow poplar.

  • a type of beer glass with a bulbous shape that tapers towards the top, designed to capture the aroma of certain beers

    Example

    The bartender served the Belgian ale in a tulip glass.

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Summary: tulip in Brief

A 'tulip' [ˈtjuːlɪp] is a bulbous plant of the lily family, known for its brightly colored cup-shaped flowers. It is often associated with the Netherlands and is a popular choice for gardens and bouquets. The term also extends to phrases like 'tulip fever,' referring to the Dutch Golden Age's period of high tulip prices, and 'tulip glass,' a beer glass designed to capture certain aromas.