: any of a division (Filicophyta) or class (Filicopsida) of flowerless spore-producing vascular plants having alternating sporophyte and gametophyte generations
especially
: any of an order (Filicales) of homosporous plants possessing roots, stems, and leaflike fronds compare seed fern
Examples of fern in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Mixed with notes of river moss, bay laurel, and wild fern, this candle is perfect for incorporating a hint of the great outdoors into your home.
—
Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
Its mind-reading algorithm kept showing me photos from Florida springs appreciation groups that looked like paradise, with lagoons of cerulean blue water and limestone walls covered in ferns.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Sarsgaard tends to this man’s sore ego like a gardener to a fern.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
Are the genes that encode for nectary development the same between ferns and flowering plants?
—Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for fern 
Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
Its mind-reading algorithm kept showing me photos from Florida springs appreciation groups that looked like paradise, with lagoons of cerulean blue water and limestone walls covered in ferns.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Sarsgaard tends to this man’s sore ego like a gardener to a fern.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
Are the genes that encode for nectary development the same between ferns and flowering plants?
—Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for fern
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'fern.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Articles Related to fern
Dictionary Entries Near fern
Cite this Entry
“Fern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fern. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share