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

There's a basic bouquet with a variety of flowers, a wildflower bouquet, a potted orchid, a bouquet of roses, succulents, cacti and a bonsai tree. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024

As a unique twist, a couple can also ask ring bearers to carry a sign along with the rings or a bouquet of flowers. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 May 2024

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

Kids Definition

bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā  bü- 

1

: a bunch of flowers

2

: fragrance, aroma