petal

noun

pet·​al ˈpe-tᵊl 

: one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower see flower illustration

petaled adjective

or petalled

ˈpe-tᵊld 

petallike

ˈpe-tᵊl-ˌ(l)īk 

adjective

Examples of petal in a Sentence

flowers with pink and white petals

Recent Examples on the Web

The Fibonacci sequence grew in fame as biologists discovered examples of it across the natural world — the spiral patterns in pinecones, flower petals and nautilus shells all reflect its formula. —Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024

Aesthetics continue inside the liquid formula, where actual calendula petals float within the amber hue, almost resembling tiger-eye jewelry. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024

Choose from a selection of metals, petals, and colors to make your MIL feel extra special. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024

Finally, the sash at the waist is tied in a bow at the back and features a bouquet motif with flowers—petals and stems—in silk entirely made and painted by hand in the shades of the embroidery. —Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin petalum, from Greek petalon; akin to Greek petannynai to spread out — more at fathom

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing petal

• banner petal
• standard petal

Kids Definition

petal

noun

pet·​al ˈpet-ᵊl 

: one of the often brightly colored modified leaves that make up the corolla of a flower

petaled adjective

or petalled

-ᵊld 

petallike

-ᵊl-ˌ(l)īk 

adjective