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bouquet

7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bouquet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A bunch of flowers, especially one arranged decoratively.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

How to use bouquet

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

wedding bouquet a bouquet of flowers the bouquet of a wine

Etymology

From French bouquet, ultimately from a word for "grove" or "thicket" — a small cluster of plants.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bouquet” mean?

The word “bouquet” means a bunch of flowers, especially one arranged decoratively. In plain terms, a bunch of flowers, or the smell/aroma of a wine.

How do you pronounce “bouquet”?

“Bouquet” is pronounced boo-KAY (/buːˈkeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bouquet” in a sentence?

Here is “bouquet” used in a sentence: “The bride carried a bouquet of white roses.”

What part of speech is “bouquet”?

“Bouquet” is a noun.

Where does the word “bouquet” come from?

The word “bouquet” comes from French. From French bouquet, ultimately from a word for "grove" or "thicket" — a small cluster of plants.

Is “bouquet” a common word?

“Bouquet” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “bouquet” have?

“Bouquet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bunch of flowers, especially one arranged decoratively.

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