1. a fragrant flower with ruffled petals, typically pink, white, or red, often worn as a boutonniere or used in bouquets
2. a pale pink color

Examples

• He wore a red carnation in his lapel for the wedding.
• The florist arranged white carnations with baby’s breath.
• She pinned a pink carnation to her dress for the dance.
• The bouquet contained roses, lilies, and carnations.
• The walls were painted in a soft carnation shade.
• Carnations are popular flowers for Mother’s Day bouquets.