floret

noun

flo·​ret ˈflȯr-ət 

1

: a small flower

especially : one of the small flowers forming the head of a composite plant

2

: a cluster of flower buds separated from a head especially when used as food

broccoli florets

Examples of floret in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Balsa wood florets are natural, starlike, and reminiscent of poinsettia blooms. —Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024

People enjoy it in cauliflower soup, cauliflower casserole, cauliflower rice or served as a side either as raw florets or in baked or roasted form. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024

Some options include: Bell pepper strips Broccoli florets Carrot sticks Cauliflower florets Celery sticks Cucumber slices Grape or cherry tomatoes Radish slices Snap peas 7. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024

In classic Nashville hot chicken-style, this recipe uses the frying oil infused with spices to baste the crispy florets. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English flourette, borrowed from Anglo-French floret, florette, from flour, flur flower entry 1 + -et, -ette -et entry 1

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

floret

noun

flo·​ret ˈflōr-ət 

ˈflȯr-

: a small flower

especially : one of the small flowers forming the head of a daisy and related plants