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

Their florist was Atelier Decorelle, while tableware and furniture came from Rental Co. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Take the budget-friendly, DIY approach and forage for branches in the backyard, or source them from a wholesale florist. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Ondrea Kidd is a luxury florist and owner of Sowing Joy Farm, a family-run flower farm in Post Falls, Idaho. — The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

The local Big Bear florist has been extremely busy fulfilling orders for Jackie's memorial. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Aug. 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