florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflȯr-ist How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflär-
: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
floristry noun

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The flowers even caught the attention of another florist on social media, who sent a fresh bouquet to Gulley and another to Prill, too. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 But she’s seen a lot of the small businesses that actually made the area more livable and neighborhood-y — florists, hardware shops, small pharmacies, chocolate shops — close down over the years. Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Dec. 2024 Another great partnership could be between a florist and a local spa. Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The florist could offer a special bouquet-and-chocolates bundle, giving customers who purchase flowers a discount on or free premium chocolates from the chocolatier. Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for florist 

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "one expert at growing flowers, one knowledgeable about flowers," from Latin flōr-, flōs flower entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of florist was in 1781

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“Florist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/florist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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florist

noun
flo·​rist ˈflōr-əst How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflȯr-,
ˈflär-
: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants

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