florist
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.”
How to use florist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who sells flowers professionally, or their shop.
Word forms
florists plural
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She ordered a bouquet from the local _____.
Etymology
From French fleuriste, ultimately from Latin flōs ("flower").
Synonyms
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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").