state flower

noun

: a flowering plant selected (as by the legislature) as an emblem of a state of the U.S.

Examples of state flower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Does Wisconsin share a state flower with any other states? Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 June 2024 The blue weber agave plant represents indigenous culture, while the magnolia (Mississippi state flower), purple iris (Tennessee), and golden poppy (California) signify the founder’s southern roots and legacy. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024 Wisconsin is the only state that claims the wood violet as its state flower, however, three other states have the violet as their state flower: Illinois, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 June 2024 California's poppy blooms, the official state flower, are a major attraction in the sunshine state. Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for state flower 

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of state flower was in 1898

Dictionary Entries Near state flower

Cite this Entry

“State flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20flower. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

state flower

noun
: a flowering plant selected (as by the legislature) as an emblem of a state of the U.S.
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!