flower power

[ flou-er pou-er ]

noun

1. a slogan used by and associated with flower children of the 1960s and 1970s as representative of a movement for nonviolence, passive resistance, and universal love.

flower power

noun

1. informal.
   a youth cult of the late 1960s advocating peace and love, using the flower as a symbol; associated with drug-taking. Its adherents were known as flower children or flower people

Word History and Origins

Origin of flower power¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

A countercultural thoroughfare in the late 1960s, the street retained next to nothing of its once colorful flower power.

From Los Angeles Times

As he spoke, Edelman lifted his arms as if to embrace the natural inhabitants of a sliver of Los Angeles rooted in flower power.

From Los Angeles Times

Nostalgic references infuse her clothes: ’90s girl power meets flower power, with skulls and the occasional thorny rose too.

From Los Angeles Times

A selection of crocus, narcissus and allium delivers seasonal flower power between February and May.

From Seattle Times

He’s decorated the front patio with colorful 1960s flower power paintings by artist and production designer Spike Stewart and a flag that says “The United State of Laurel Canyon.”

From Los Angeles Times