noun
- fragrant flowers with ruffled petals, typically pink, white, or red, often used in bouquets and corsages
Usage: plural of carnation
Examples
- She wore red carnations in her hair for the wedding.
- The florist arranged white carnations with baby’s breath.
- Carnations are popular flowers for Mother’s Day bouquets.
- The garden was filled with pink and white carnations.
- He pinned carnations to his lapel for the formal event.
- Fresh carnations can last up to two weeks in a vase.