daisy
DAY-zee
Daisy (noun) means a small flowering plant with a yellow centre and white petals, or any of several related flowering plants. Example: “The children picked daisies from the field and made a chain.”
noun
1
A small flowering plant with a yellow centre and white petals, or any of several related flowering plants.
"The children picked daisies from the field and made a chain."
"Wild daisies grow along the roadside every spring."
"A single daisy was growing through a crack in the garden path."
2
Informal: something excellent or impressive.
"That new car of his is a real daisy."
"Her new bicycle is a daisy, and everyone at the park admired it."
"That goal in the last minute was an absolute daisy."
How to use daisy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA simple white-and-yellow wildflower, often used as a symbol of innocence or simplicity.
Common pairings
pick daisies
daisy chain
fresh as a daisy
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Etymology
From Old English dæges ēage, literally "day's eye," because the flower closes its petals at night and opens again at dawn.
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What does “daisy” mean?
The word “daisy” means a small flowering plant with a yellow centre and white petals, or any of several related flowering plants. In plain terms, a simple white-and-yellow wildflower, often used as a symbol of innocence or simplicity.
How do you pronounce “daisy”?
“Daisy” is pronounced DAY-zee (/ˈdeɪ.zi/ in IPA).
How do you use “daisy” in a sentence?
Here is “daisy” used in a sentence: “That new car of his is a real daisy.”
What part of speech is “daisy”?
“Daisy” is a noun.
Where does the word “daisy” come from?
The word “daisy” comes from Old English. From Old English dæges ēage, literally "day's eye," because the flower closes its petals at night and opens again at dawn.
Is “daisy” a common word?
“Daisy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “daisy” have?
“Daisy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small flowering plant with a yellow centre and white petals, or any of several related flowering plants.
What is the difference between a daisy and a similar white flower like a chamomile?
A daisy is a small flowering plant with a yellow centre and white petals, and the name is also used loosely for several related flowering plants with a similar appearance. Other white, yellow-centred flowers may be called daisies informally even if they belong to a different but related species.
What does it mean to call something 'a daisy'?
Informally, calling something a daisy means it is excellent or impressive, a figurative use unrelated to the flower's appearance.
What does a daisy flower look like?
A daisy typically has a yellow centre surrounded by white petals, a simple, recognizable form shared by several related flowering plants that are also called daisies.
