orchid
/ˈɔː.kɪd/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a plant with beautiful, colorful flowers that grows in warm places.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I bought an orchid for my desk—it's so elegant.”
“Orchids are pretty but they're hard to keep alive indoors.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
Related Words
Synonyms:
flowerbloom
Word Family:
orchidsorchidaceous