Synonyms for

Petals

Verb / ˈpetʌlz / Another word for petals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Petals are the colorful and often fragrant parts of a flower that surround the reproductive organs.

Synonyms & similar words

petal flowerpetal blossom flower bloom bouquet posy garland wreath corolla buds florets blooms heads inflorescences flowers roses daisies tulips lilies orchids

Synonyms by register

Formal

corolla perianth

Literary

florets blooms

Antonyms

stem root trunk branch leaf thorn

Common collocations

  • flower petals
  • rose petals
  • delicate petals
  • falling petals
  • petal soft
  • petal edge
  • petal color

Word family

noun petal

Usage note

Petals specifically refer to the modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers. It is not typically used for other plant parts.

Example sentences

  1. The petals on the flower were soft to the touch.
  2. She picked the petals off the daisy one by one.
  3. The rose petals had fallen to the ground.
  4. The bouquet was made up of many different colored petals.
  5. The petals of the orchid were delicate and intricate.

Quotes

  • "Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower." - John Harrigan
  • "Without darkness, nothing comes to birth, As without light, nothing flowers." - May Sarton
  • "The flower that smells the sweetest is shy and lowly." - William Wordsworth

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