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 wine features a rich bouquet of dark fruit, cedar, and hints of rose petals. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Its bouquet is rich and intense, with aromas of acacia flowers, wisteria, orange, and mountain honey, complemented by undertones of spice and notes of elderberry, yarrow, and bergamot flowers. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025

By the way, the photo shoot was for a new ad for Kim Kardashian’s Skims shapewear brand, and one photo features a nearly nude and very toned Schwarzenegger wearing only a bridal bouquet. —Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025

White flower petals could be seen scattered below the couple and different white bouquets of flowers and white candles surrounded them. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for bouquet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā  bü- 

1

: a bunch of flowers

2

: fragrance, aroma