petal
1 synonym for petal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — One of the often colorful, leaf-like parts that make up a flower's bloom.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
flower petal
How to use petal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flower petal
rose petals
petal-shaped
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek petalon ("leaf"), from petalos ("broad, flat, spread out").
Full origin of petal →Frequently asked questions
What does “petal” mean?
The word “petal” means one of the often colorful, leaf-like parts that make up a flower's bloom. In plain terms, one of the colorful segments that make up a flower.
How do you pronounce “petal”?
“Petal” is pronounced PEHTL (/ˈpɛtl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “petal” in a sentence?
Here is “petal” used in a sentence: “Rose petals were scattered across the table for the wedding.”
What part of speech is “petal”?
“Petal” is a noun.
Where does the word “petal” come from?
The word “petal” comes from Ancient Greek. A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek petalon ("leaf"), from petalos ("broad, flat, spread out").
