# bouquet

/buˈkeɪ/ (US) · /buːkˈeɪ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bouquet
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a bunch of flowers that are picked and arranged in an attractive way. You often give one as a gift for a special occasion like a wedding or a birthday.

For teachers: an arrangement of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried in a ceremony. Also refers to the characteristic scent of a wine or perfume.

## Examples

- He bought a large bouquet of roses for her birthday.
- The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white lilies and baby's breath as she walked down the aisle.
- The sommelier noted that the vintage possessed a complex bouquet, with distinct notes of dark cherry and toasted oak that developed as the wine breathed.

## Pitfalls

- Not "a bucket of flowers" but "a bouquet of flowers" — Learners sometimes confuse 'bouquet' with 'bucket' due to phonetic similarity, but a bouquet is an arrangement, while a bucket is a container.

## Usage notes

- Often takes the preposition 'of' to specify the contents, such as 'a bouquet of flowers'.

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