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

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

Are florists watching the hubbub around the Swift-Kelce wedding? — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

Anthurium Beloved by florists, anthurium—also called flamingo flower, laceleaf, and pigtail plant—is long-lasting both on the plant and when cut. — Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026

According to Spanish organizers, the 16 flower carpets decorating Sunday’s procession route off Plaza de Cibeles were prepared by a Spanish florists association from the northern region of Galicia. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 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