Word
florist
US/ˈfɫɑɹɪst/
UK/flˈɒɹɪst/
Definition
n. 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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“I bought a beautiful bouquet of roses at the florist.”
contextual
“The florist spent the entire morning preparing elaborate centerpieces for the wedding reception at the local hotel.”
complex
“While many supermarkets now stock pre-packaged bouquets, a dedicated florist offers bespoke arrangements and expert advice on which blooms are currently in season.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article to refer to the shop itself ('at the florist').
Etymology
From French fleuriste, from Latin floris (“genitive singular of flōs, flower”), + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
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englishreference.com/q/florist