floral

1 of 2

adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or depicting flowers

a floral display

a floral design

2

: of or relating to a flora

floral diversity

floral

2 of 2

noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Synonyms

Adjective

• flowered

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective

a floral pattern in wallpaper

The wine has a floral aroma.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The floral elements featured a slight asymmetric line, with full white petals creating a prominent statement element on the look, evocative of summertime botanicals. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025

The music room is painted with a floral motif as an homage to Wagner's beloved grandmother Roberta, whose gardens the actress remembers fondly. —Eileen Finan, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Noun

The florals would feature creams, blues and subtle pops of yellow. —Heather Schroering, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025

While the summer season often gives way to florals, lighter fabrics and linens, knits and sweaters can be a wardrobe’s secret weapon at this time of year. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

(sense 1) borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin flōrālis "blooming, like a flower," going back to Latin, "of the goddess Flora or her festival" (also neuter plural flōrālia as noun, "flower gardens"), from Flōra "the goddess Flora" + -ālis -al entry 1; (sense 2) flora + -al entry 1 — more at flora

Noun

derivative of floral entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing floral

• floral envelope
• floral tribute

Rhymes for floral

• aural
• chloral
• choral
• coral
• forel
• lauryl
• loral
• moral
• quarrel
• sorel
• sorrel
• toral

Kids Definition

floral

adjective

flo·​ral

ˈflōr-əl,

ˈflȯr-

: of or relating to flowers or a flora

a floral pattern in wallpaper