: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
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Finish the wreath by attaching mini faux white pumpkins with florists wire.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The Knot predicts the vendor categories most likely to benefit are jewelers, photographers, videographers, florists, beauty, attire, stationery, entertainment and decor.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2025
The florist addressed the tourist in Spanish, but what the tourist heard was in clear, coherent English.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
China asters are a florist favorite thanks to their long vase life and wide array of colors and flower forms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The Knot predicts the vendor categories most likely to benefit are jewelers, photographers, videographers, florists, beauty, attire, stationery, entertainment and decor.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2025
The florist addressed the tourist in Spanish, but what the tourist heard was in clear, coherent English.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
China asters are a florist favorite thanks to their long vase life and wide array of colors and flower forms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Florist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/florist. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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florist
noun
flo·rist
ˈflōr-əst 
ˈflȯr-,
ˈflär-
: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants
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