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baby's breath
noun
: any of a large genus (Gypsophila) of Old World herbs of the pink family having loosely branching clusters of numerous small, delicate, usually white or pink flowers
especially
: a perennial herb (Gypsophila paniculata) or an annual herb (G. elegans) commonly used in floral arrangements
Examples of baby's breath in a Sentence
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Then, top it off with 2 ounces of Brut sparkling wine, and garnish it with a baby's breath flower for that pretty, special touch.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Customers said the set is a joy to build and depicts a dozen red roses, including 4 in full bloom, four blooming, and 4 in bud, with long green stems for vase display, plus four sprigs of baby's breath with small white flowers.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2024
Carly wore a Galia Lahav gown for the ceremony and later changed into a Galvan dress (and braided baby's breath flowers into her hair) for the reception.
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Leena Kim, Town & Country, 21 Dec. 2022
These plants, also called snowflake, bloom profusely, lending a wispy, baby's breath-type effect to other nearby plantings.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022
To create this airy spring wreath, tuck dried bundles of baby's breath, king protea and whitewashed sun palm leaves onto a grapevine wreath.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
Its wispy leaves and profuse airy white flowers offer a delicate baby's breath-like effect to mixed pots, says Glenn Kopp, horticulture information manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.
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Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2022
Look for blue cornflowers, white baby's breath, pink cosmos, blue love-in-a-mist, and lavender catchfly.
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Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2022
This brings back a memory of Nurse Fiona, who has finger-print bruises on her arm, and a boyfriend who brings her a bouquet of carnations and baby's breath, which everyone knows is the worst bouquet.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1866, in the meaning defined above
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“Baby's breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%27s%20breath. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
baby's breath
noun
: a tall branching herb that is related to the carnation, has clusters of small fragrant white or pink flowers, and is often used in flower arrangements
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