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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA blue, bell-shaped woodland flower.
Common pairings
bluebell wood
a carpet of bluebells
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Word forms
- Plural
- bluebells
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Every spring the forest floor turns purple-blue with _____.
Etymology
From "blue" + "bell," describing the flower's shape and colour.
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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.
