floret

noun

flo·​ret ˈflȯr-ət 

1

: a small flower

especially : one of the small flowers forming the head of a composite plant

2

: a cluster of flower buds separated from a head especially when used as food

broccoli florets

Examples of floret in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although any frozen vegetable would work here, from broccoli florets to spinach. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

Historians trace Bush's battle with the cruciferous vegetable back to a moment aboard Air Force One, when a flight attendant brought the president a serving of green florets. —Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025

To begin with, it must be understood that the uniquely spectacular verbena flower clusters, although no more than a few inches wide, may consist of more than 20 individual florets. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025

Great options include zucchini, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets and asparagus. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English flourette, borrowed from Anglo-French floret, florette, from flour, flur flower entry 1 + -et, -ette -et entry 1

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for floret

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Kids Definition

floret

noun

flo·​ret ˈflōr-ət 

ˈflȯr-

: a small flower

especially : one of the small flowers forming the head of a daisy and related plants