bouquet
boo-KAY
Bouquet (noun) means a bunch of flowers, especially one arranged decoratively. Example: “The bride carried a bouquet of white roses.”
noun
1
A bunch of flowers, especially one arranged decoratively.
"Each table was adorned with a bouquet of giant balloons."
"For my birthday I received two bouquets."
"The bride carried a bouquet of white roses."
"Aunt Cass rearranged the bouquet of spoons in the little vase on the table."
— Mildred M. Jeffrey, Walking the Cliffs (2005)
2
The characteristic aroma of a wine.
"The sommelier praised the wine's rich, fruity bouquet."
How to use bouquet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bunch of flowers, or the smell/aroma of a wine.
Common pairings
wedding bouquet
a bouquet of flowers
the bouquet of a wine
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Etymology
From French bouquet, ultimately from a word for "grove" or "thicket" — a small cluster of plants.
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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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