bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā  bü- 

1

a

: flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay

b

: medley

a bouquet of songs

2

: compliment

3

a

: a distinctive and characteristic fragrance (as of wine)

The wine has a lovely bouquet.

b

: a subtle aroma or quality (as of an artistic performance)

Synonyms

• bob [Scottish]
• nosegay
• posy

Examples of bouquet in a Sentence

The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses.

The wine has a lovely bouquet.

Recent Examples on the Web

The kit has 608 pieces that create a bouquet of poinsettias in a woven basket pot. —Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

The stage set could have been on loan from Oprah: two white armchairs, elaborate bouquets of flowers. —Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024

The heart notes unfold like a bouquet of emotions – lush nectarine and pink praline dancing with jasmine, rose damascena, and orange blossom. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024

At the very least, visitors would be rewarded with free hot chocolate and a floral bouquet, prime for digital documentation. —Avani Thakkar, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French boucquet "grove, thicket, bunch of flowers," going back to Old French (Norman & Picard) bosquet "thicket," from Old French bos, bois, bosc "grove, forest, wood (the material)" + -et -et entry 1 — more at boiserie

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing bouquet

• bouquet garni
• spiritual bouquet

Kids Definition

bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā  bü- 

1

: a bunch of flowers

2

: fragrance, aroma