noun

bluebell

BLOO-behl

Bluebell (noun) means any of several plants with drooping, bell-shaped blue flowers, especially the common woodland bluebell of Britain. Example: “Every spring the forest floor turns purple-blue with bluebells.”

noun

Any of several plants with drooping, bell-shaped blue flowers, especially the common woodland bluebell of Britain.

"Every spring the forest floor turns purple-blue with bluebells."

"She picked a bunch of bluebells on the walk home."

How to use bluebell

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA blue, bell-shaped woodland flower.

Common pairings

bluebell wood a carpet of bluebells

Word forms

bluebells plural

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Etymology

From "blue" + "bell," describing the flower's shape and colour.

Synonyms

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harebell wild hyacinth wood hyacinth tulip gentian prairie gentian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bluebell” mean?

The word “bluebell” means any of several plants with drooping, bell-shaped blue flowers, especially the common woodland bluebell of Britain. In plain terms, a blue, bell-shaped woodland flower.

How do you pronounce “bluebell”?

“Bluebell” is pronounced BLOO-behl (/ˈbluˌbɛl/ in IPA).

How do you use “bluebell” in a sentence?

Here is “bluebell” used in a sentence: “Every spring the forest floor turns purple-blue with bluebells.”

What part of speech is “bluebell”?

“Bluebell” is a noun.

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