Definition of bouquet
1a : flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegayb : medley a bouquet of songs
2 : compliment
3a : a distinctive and characteristic fragrance (as of wine) The wine has a lovely bouquet.b : a subtle aroma or quality (as of an artistic performance)
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Examples of bouquet in a Sentence
The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses.
The wine has a lovely bouquet.
Origin and Etymology of bouquet
French, from Middle French, thicket, bunch of flowers, from Old French (Norman-Picard dialect) bosquet thicket, from Old French bosc forest — more at boscage
First Known Use: 1701
BOUQUET Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of bouquet for English Language Learners
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: a group of flowers that are picked and often tied together
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: a particular and usually pleasant smell of flowers or wine
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