noun

azalea

uh-ZAY-lee-uh

Azalea (noun) means a flowering shrub, a type of rhododendron, prized for its brightly colored blossoms in spring. Example: “Pink azaleas lined the path through the garden.”

noun

A flowering shrub, a type of rhododendron, prized for its brightly colored blossoms in spring.

"Pink azaleas lined the path through the garden."

"The azalea bush bloomed early because of the mild winter."

How to use azalea

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA garden shrub known for its showy spring flowers.

Common pairings

azalea bush blooming azaleas

Word forms

azaleas plural

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Etymology

From Greek azaleos ("dry"), because the plant was thought to favor dry soil.

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for azalea

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Frequently asked questions

What does “azalea” mean?

The word “azalea” means a flowering shrub, a type of rhododendron, prized for its brightly colored blossoms in spring. In plain terms, a garden shrub known for its showy spring flowers.

How do you pronounce “azalea”?

“Azalea” is pronounced uh-ZAY-lee-uh (/əˈzeɪliə/ in IPA).

How do you use “azalea” in a sentence?

Here is “azalea” used in a sentence: “Pink azaleas lined the path through the garden.”

What part of speech is “azalea”?

“Azalea” is a noun.

Where does the word “azalea” come from?

The word “azalea” comes from Greek. From Greek azaleos ("dry"), because the plant was thought to favor dry soil.

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