English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

florist

FLO-rihst

Florist (noun) means a person who sells or arranges flowers, or a shop that does so. Example: “She ordered a bouquet from the local florist.”

noun
1
A person who sells or arranges flowers, or a shop that does so.
"She ordered a bouquet from the local florist."

How to use florist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who sells flowers professionally, or their shop.

Common pairings
visit the florist a florist's shop

Word forms

florists plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “florist” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

She ordered a bouquet from the local _____.

Etymology

From French fleuriste, ultimately from Latin flōs ("flower").

Origin: Latin

florist shop flower store

Rhymes for florist

See all rhymes for florist →

Frequently asked questions

What does “florist” mean?

The word “florist” means a person who sells or arranges flowers, or a shop that does so. In plain terms, someone who sells flowers professionally, or their shop.

How do you pronounce “florist”?

“Florist” is pronounced FLO-rihst (/ˈfloɹɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “florist” in a sentence?

Here is “florist” used in a sentence: “She ordered a bouquet from the local florist.”

What part of speech is “florist”?

“Florist” is a noun.

Where does the word “florist” come from?

The word “florist” comes from Latin. From French fleuriste, ultimately from Latin flōs ("flower").

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial