floweret

variants also flowerette

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of floweret Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1. Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram, 13 June 2017 Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1. Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floweret
Noun
  • Roast cauliflower and broccoli florets on a baking sheet in the oven for 10 minutes.
    Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Bags of broccoli florets sold at Walmart stores in twenty states, of which at least five are in the South, are being recalled for possible listeria contamination.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Depending on the strain and genetics of the cannabis, those buds, or flowers, look and smell differently, along with producing different effects for people who use them.
    Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Remove any stems that have died back over the winter, as evidenced by dry, crunchy buds.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Harvey’s recurring motifs, or obsessions, are well-trodden, and not just in photography but in literature, too: flowers, children, food, nature, interiors.
    Ocean Vuong, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
  • In the summer, pollinators love the flowers, and understandably so – bean flowers not only signal the coming produce but are also eye-catching.
    Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Squash blossoms arrive delicately filled and citrusy, topped with herbs and micro flowers that add a painterly touch.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • This small deciduous tree's exquisite blossoms show up before the leaves each year.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Scoop up our top finds to make your home stand out above the rest, including a darling bistro set that’s perfect for enjoying coffee in the morning, hanging lantern lights that provide a warm and welcoming glow, and large flower pots to hold seasonal blooms.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Jason Oppenheim and Jessica Vargas' relationship is in full bloom.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Floweret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floweret. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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