bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio) bü- How to pronounce bouquet (audio)
Synonyms of bouquet
1
a
: flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay
b
: medley
a bouquet of songs
2
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)

Examples of bouquet in a Sentence

The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses. The wine has a lovely bouquet.
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze. Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 The farm also grows other plants, like yarrow, to bolster bouquets. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Baby’s Breath Baby’s breath, also called Maiden’s breath, is a plant beloved in bouquets. Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouquet

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouquet was in 1701

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouquet. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

bouquet

noun
bou·​quet bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio) bü- How to pronounce bouquet (audio)
1
: a bunch of flowers
2

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