cut flower

noun

1. any pretty flower cut for a floral arrangement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cut flower¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Kenya supplies more than 40% of the flower market in Europe, with the vast majority of blooms destined for the Netherlands, the hub for the European cut flower industry.

From BBC

It makes an excellent cut flower, Prendergast says, but this is another native plant that doesn’t always play well with others.

From Los Angeles Times

Estrada thinks bearded iris are underrated, both in the garden and as a cut flower.

From Seattle Times

It is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, makes a great cut flower, is suitable for containers and is heat-tolerant.

From Seattle Times

It makes an excellent cut flower, Prendergast says, but this is another native plant that doesn’t always play well with others.

From Los Angeles Times