Meaning & Definition of word "Florist"

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    Florist

    /ˈflɔːrɪst/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who sells and arranges plants and flowers.
      • Example: The florist created a beautiful bouquet for the wedding.
    • 2. A shop where flowers are sold and arrangements are made.
      • Example: I stopped by the florist to pick up some fresh flowers for my mother.
    • 3. An artisan who specializes in floral arrangements for various occasions.
      • Example: The florist was renowned for their intricate designs and unique combinations of flowers.

    Etymology

    Derived from the French 'floriste', which comes from 'flor', meaning 'flower'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    floral bouquet:

    A collection of flowers arranged for decoration.

    flower arrangement:

    An artistic arrangement of flowers.

    flower shop:

    A retail store that sells flowers.

    Related Words

    floral:

    Relating to flowers.

    bouquet:

    An arrangement of flowers.

    arrangement:

    A collection of flowers arranged artistically.

    Slang Meanings of florist

    Meaning: Someone who is really good at arranging flowers.

    Example Sentence: She is such a florist when it comes to making flower arrangements.

    Meaning: A person who has a knack for selecting flowers.

    Example Sentence: He might be a florist in disguise with those choices!