boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbü-tə-ˈnir 
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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While the Chicago star rocked white, Conner, 32, went for a traditional black tuxedo adorned with what appears to be a rose boutonniere and a bow tie.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Turner stood beside her in a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a pleated white shirt, black bow tie and dark red boutonniere.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.
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Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Apr. 2026
The business proudly aims to make arrangements able to sit as a centerpiece on the dining room table or small enough to be worn as a boutonniere.
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Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
17 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Turner stood beside her in a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a pleated white shirt, black bow tie and dark red boutonniere.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.
—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Apr. 2026
The business proudly aims to make arrangements able to sit as a centerpiece on the dining room table or small enough to be worn as a boutonniere.
—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for boutonniere
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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boutonniere. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbüt-ᵊn-ˈi(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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