aster
1 synonym for aster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
michaelmas daisy
How to use aster
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bed of asters
purple asters
Etymology
From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek astḗr (\"star\") — the same root as "asterisk" and "astronomy," and a distant cousin of the English word "star" itself.
Full origin of aster →Frequently asked questions
What does “aster” mean?
The word “aster” means a garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn. In plain terms, a star-shaped autumn flower, or (in biology) a star-shaped structure in a dividing cell.
How do you pronounce “aster”?
“Aster” is pronounced AS-tuh (/ˈæs.tə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “aster” in a sentence?
Here is “aster” used in a sentence: “She planted a row of asters along the garden path.”
What part of speech is “aster”?
“Aster” is a noun.
Where does the word “aster” come from?
The word “aster” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek astḗr (\"star\") — the same root as "asterisk" and "astronomy," and a distant cousin of the English word "star" itself.
How many meanings does “aster” have?
“Aster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn.
