Definitions
01fashionable shop
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a small shop that sells stylish clothes, jewelry, or expensive gifts.
n. a small retail establishment specializing in fashionable clothing, accessories, or luxury goods.
Español:boutique
“She bought a unique silk scarf from a little boutique in the city centre.”
“The historic district is now lined with high-end boutiques that cater to tourists looking for artisanal crafts and designer labels.”
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02small and specialized
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
adj. describing a small company that offers high-quality, specialized services to a small number of people.
adj. relating to a small, specialized business that provides bespoke services or niche products to a limited clientele.
“They hired a boutique marketing agency to help launch their new brand.”
“The firm decided to move its assets to a boutique investment bank that offered more personalized wealth management strategies than the larger institutions.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
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03film production
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Theater Technical
n. a small film company that only makes a few movies each year.
n. a small-scale film production company or distributor that focuses on a limited number of high-quality or artistic projects annually.
“The director signed a deal with a boutique studio to produce her next documentary.”
“While the major studios focused on summer blockbusters, several boutique distributors dominated the independent film circuit this season.”
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Real-World Examples
“Lauren Reid and her mother Rose moved their fashion boutique to Union Street in 2024.” “Imagine telling your phone that you want a quiet boutique hotel near a city center, below a certain price, with a decent breakfast and late checkout.” Etymology
Borrowed from French boutique. Doublet of apotheke and bodega.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0