florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflȯr-ist 

ˈflär-

: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants

floristry

ˈflȯr-ə-strē 

ˈflär-

noun

Examples of florist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Off Chattahoochee Avenue, a business park with two dozen container suites is home to hairstylists, barbers, a florist, a phlebotomist and a 3D-printing business. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

One florist saw the bouquet as a clue to the overall feel of the wedding itself. — Lisa Gutierrez july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

According to florist Ashley Greer, who spoke with People about the couple's engagement flowers, the Super Bowl champ included willow, ivy, and roses—all of which appear in Swift’s lyrics. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026

They should not have been treated with pesticides, and should be food-grade if buying from a local florist. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "one expert at growing flowers, one knowledgeable about flowers," from Latin flōr-, flōs flower entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for florist

• czarist
• marist
• guitarist

Kids Definition

florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflōr-əst 

ˈflȯr-, 

ˈflär-

: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants