1. the colored parts of a flower that surround the reproductive organs
Usage: plural of petal

Examples

• The rose had bright red petals.
• She scattered flower petals on the wedding aisle.
• The daisy’s white petals surrounded a yellow center.
• Wind blew the cherry blossom petals across the yard.
• Each tulip petal was perfectly shaped.
• The sunflower’s golden petals faced the morning sun.