bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā  bü- 

1

a

: flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay

b

: medley

a bouquet of songs

2

: compliment

3

a

: 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)

Synonyms of bouquet

• nosegay
• garland
• posy
• bob

Examples of bouquet in a Sentence

The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses.

The wine has a lovely bouquet.

Recent Examples on the Web

Have two summer inspired glasses of sangria while creating a summer bouquet using fresh and local flowers. — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Many common garden pests make their way into bouquets (both nationally grown and imported) by hiding along stems, leaves, and within flower heads. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

Keep your sunflower bouquet looking fresh as long as possible with these simple tips. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

In a video capturing the nighttime ceremony, the former Xscape singer, 51, can be seen making her entrance wearing a strapless white lace corset gown and carrying a bouquet. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French boucquet "grove, thicket, bunch of flowers," going back to Old French (Norman & Picard) bosquet "thicket," from Old French bos, bois, bosc "grove, forest, wood (the material)" + -et -et entry 1 — more at boiserie

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing bouquet

• bouquet garni
• spiritual bouquet

Rhymes for bouquet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā  bü- 

1

: a bunch of flowers

2

: fragrance, aroma