Florist

/ˈflɔːrɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who sells and arranges plants and flowers.
The florist created a beautiful bouquet for the wedding.
A shop where flowers are sold and arrangements are made.
I stopped by the florist to pick up some fresh flowers for my mother.
An artisan who specializes in floral arrangements for various occasions.
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.

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Slang Meanings

Someone who is really good at arranging flowers.
She is such a florist when it comes to making flower arrangements.
A person who has a knack for selecting flowers.
He might be a florist in disguise with those choices!