1. a shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves appear

Examples

• The forsythia bushes burst into bloom in March.
• She planted forsythia along the garden border for early spring color.
• The bright yellow forsythia flowers signal the end of winter.
• We pruned the forsythia after it finished blooming.
• Forsythia branches can be cut and forced to bloom indoors.
• The landscaper recommended forsythia for a low-maintenance hedge.