flower girl

noun

: a young girl who carries flowers at a wedding

Examples of flower girl in a Sentence

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Even their two daughters, both under the age of 2, are playing a part in the wedding by being flower girls. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 The sweet snaps featured the couple's 1-year-old daughter Matilda, who was the flower girl. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 Kaley officiated in a red dress, while her 22-month-old daughter Matilda served as flower girl. Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Their son Ace served as the ring bearer, and their daughter Maxine stepped in as the flower girl. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flower girl 

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flower girl was in 1902

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“Flower girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20girl. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

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