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

Rookie cast member Eady, who had started a feud with Moore earlier in the season, arrived with a peace offering, a bouquet of flowers with a card. —Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025

Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories: African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025

On Friday, bouquets of flowers lay at the doorway of the rectory. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025

One person jokingly pointed out that the man saved everyone a step by proposing with the bouquet. —Erin Clack, People.com, 31 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