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bou·​quet | \ bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio) , bü- How to pronounce bouquet (audio) \

Definition of bouquet

1a : flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay
b : 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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The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses. The wine has a lovely bouquet.
Recent Examples on the Web If her debut Lush Money was exhilarating and heartfelt, Hate Crush is even more engrossing, an irresistibly fine wine that offers a bouquet of spice and surprise worth savoring. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Hot Stuff: June romances embrace the inherent sexiness of faking it," 30 June 2020 Each class will guide you through arranging a stunning bouquet step-by-step, and last about an hour. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "1-800-Flowers Launches Virtual Floral Arranging Workshops," 24 June 2020 Ben appears behind the aunt, clutching three wineglasses in an awkward bouquet. — Clare Sestanovich, Harper's Magazine, "Annunciation," 23 June 2020 Resident Kathy Crocker brought a bouquet to the sheriff’s office as Hart gave a news conference about the shootings. — Time, "FBI Investigating Whether Killing of 2 Officers in California Could Be Linked," 8 June 2020 At the end of the week, florists from Birmingham and surrounding cities sent a big bouquet of flowers to Birmingham by decorating the Rotary Trail sign. — Anna Beahm | Abeahm@al.com, al, "Protests, monuments, rubber bullets, arrests: The week that reshaped Alabama," 13 June 2020 Surprise resident Brittany Arrona, 30, carried a bouquet of flowers in her hand while waiting to pay her respects to Johnson and his family. — Helena Wegner, azcentral, "Family, public gathers for Dion Johnson viewing Thursday as protests continue," 11 June 2020 Resident Kathy Crocker brought a bouquet to the sheriff’s office as Hart gave a news conference about the shootings. — Time, "FBI Investigating Whether Killing of 2 Officers in California Could Be Linked," 8 June 2020 Resident Kathy Crocker brought a bouquet to the sheriff’s office as Hart gave a news conference about the shootings. — Martha Mendoza, USA TODAY, "Deputy killed, two officers wounded while pursuing Air Force sergeant in California, officials said," 7 June 2020

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First Known Use of bouquet

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for 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

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The first known use of bouquet was in 1701

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4 Jul 2020

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouquet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2020.

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bouquet

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of bouquet

: a group of flowers that are picked and often tied together
: a particular and usually pleasant smell of flowers or wine

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bouquet

noun
bou·​quet | \ bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio) , bü- \

Kids Definition of bouquet

: a bunch of flowers

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