Definition of Stem

the main stalk of a plant where the leaves and the flowers branch off of

Examples of Stem in a sentence

Quickly, Henry yanked the stem of a flower while his sweetheart’s back was turned and gave it to her after she turned around.  🔊

In order for the roses to take in more water, the florist will cut each stem at a 45 degree angle.  🔊

Botanists observed the stem of the plant acquire the water and nutrients it needed from the soil and transport it to the rest of the plant.  🔊

Long periods of drought caused the stem to bend over with the flower petals almost touching the ground.  🔊

When the young child grabbed the thorny stem of the rose, he cried out in pain as blood dripped from his hand.  🔊

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