carnation
noun
car·na·tion kär-ˈnā-shən 
1
: a plant of any of numerous often cultivated and usually double-flowered varieties or subspecies of an Old World pink (Dianthus caryophyllus) found in many color variations
2
: a moderate red
3
archaic : the variable color of human flesh
Example Sentences
The groom wore a carnation in his buttonhole.
Recent Examples on the Web The traditional first-anniversary flower is the carnation, which is also the birth flower for the month of January. 
Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Secondo Marco - Bing cherry, red poppy and carnation aromas. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The decorative pièce de résistance, however, had to be the 250 feet of bougainvillea and carnation leis, made by a master Hawaiian maker. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 June 2022 But this time, the backdrop is almost as memorable as the $80,000 dress: an expanse of oversize teal-carnation wallpaper. Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 26 May 2022 The middle notes, on the other hand, include cinnamon along with cumin and carnation, providing more warmth. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022 With a fruity top note of black currant, a floral heart of jasmine, lily, rose and carnation, and a dark, musky base of oud, sandalwood and oakmoss, the Two Kings Aftershave Splash might just knock your favorite cologne out of its top spot. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 This candle has beautiful notes of hyacinth, plum, violet leaf, pink rose, geranium, carnation, peony, and violet. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 For $2, students and staff were able to purchase a carnation, as well as a paper shamrock to write a message of encouragement for Ukraine. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 7 Apr. 2022 See More
Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Secondo Marco - Bing cherry, red poppy and carnation aromas. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The decorative pièce de résistance, however, had to be the 250 feet of bougainvillea and carnation leis, made by a master Hawaiian maker. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 June 2022 But this time, the backdrop is almost as memorable as the $80,000 dress: an expanse of oversize teal-carnation wallpaper. Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 26 May 2022 The middle notes, on the other hand, include cinnamon along with cumin and carnation, providing more warmth. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022 With a fruity top note of black currant, a floral heart of jasmine, lily, rose and carnation, and a dark, musky base of oud, sandalwood and oakmoss, the Two Kings Aftershave Splash might just knock your favorite cologne out of its top spot. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 This candle has beautiful notes of hyacinth, plum, violet leaf, pink rose, geranium, carnation, peony, and violet. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 For $2, students and staff were able to purchase a carnation, as well as a paper shamrock to write a message of encouragement for Ukraine. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 7 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Old Italian carnagione, from carne flesh, from Latin carn-, caro
First Known Use
circa 1535, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Kids Definition
carnation
noun
car·na·tion kär-ˈnā-shən
: a fragrant usually white, pink, or red garden or greenhouse flower