florist
n. countablen. a person who sells flowers and plants, or the shop where they work. You visit this person when you need a bouquet for a special event.
n. a person who sells and arranges cut flowers and ornamental plants; by extension, the retail establishment where such goods are sold.
I bought a beautiful bouquet of roses at the florist.
The florist spent the entire morning preparing elaborate centerpieces for the wedding reception at the local hotel.
While many supermarkets now stock pre-packaged bouquets, a dedicated florist offers bespoke arrangements and expert advice on which blooms are currently in season.
From French fleuriste, from Latin floris (“genitive singular of flōs, flower”), + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Often used with the definite article to refer to the shop itself ('at the florist').
Last updated May 11, 2026