Definition
paperwhites
noun
- Plural of paperwhite; small bulbous plants of the narcissus family with white flowers and a strong fragrance, commonly grown indoors.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common as indoor houseplants, especially during winter holidays
Examples
- She planted paperwhites in a shallow bowl of pebbles and water.
- Paperwhites are popular gifts because they bloom indoors without soil.
- The paperwhites on the windowsill filled the room with a sweet fragrance.
- Many people force paperwhites to bloom during the winter months.
- These paperwhites will flower within a few weeks of planting.
- The white blooms of the paperwhites brightened the dark winter days.