bouquet

noun bou·quet \ bō-ˈkā , bü- \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Examples: bouquet in a Sentence

Definition of bouquet

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)

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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.

Recent Examples of bouquet from the Web

While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding broke many traditions, her bridal bouquet was strictly by the book.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "The One Thing Princess Eugenie's Wedding Bouquet Will Have in Common with Meghan Markle's," 20 June 2018
Bartenders across the state have latched on to its majestic floral bouquet as a base for inventive cocktails, but this is one libation that’s just as pleasant to sip straight.

— paul stephen, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio’s Top 5 distilleries," 4 June 2018
Apply your new skills while arranging your own bouquet, with all supplies provided.

— Lake County News-Sun, "Calendar: Wednesday features farmers, gourmet and fresh markets around Lake County," 3 June 2018
Cardi B glides down the aisle to the altar concealing her baby-bump with a bouquet of flowers and a flowing white wedding gown.

— garrett mitchell, azcentral, "Cardi B marries, buries 'America's Next Top Model' winner in new video," 21 May 2018
In one image, she's crouched down in a red hoodie holding a bouquet of flowers as the light hits her perfectly.

— alyssa hardy, Teen Vogue, "SZA Covers i-D Magazine in a Stunning Photoshoot by Petra Collins," 13 Apr. 2018
In July 2017, the Hallwang Clinic shared a post featuring a photo of a cheerful Claire in an office setting, holding a floral bouquet wrapped in brown paper.

— lindsay gellman, Longreads, "The Last Resort," 22 Mar. 2018
Taylor Swift showed love for her fellow popstar Dua Lipa by sending her a gorgeous bouquet of everlasting roses in London.

— rita thompson, Billboard, "Dua Lipa Gushes Over Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers From Taylor Swift: See the Pic," 11 July 2018
During the nuptials, Murgatroyd wore a one-sleeve blue blouse with camel-colored pants and heels, while carrying a simple bouquet of pink and purple flowers.

— maria pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Surprise! Maks Chmerkovskiy Reveals He & Peta Murgatroyd Wed at City Hall Before Big Ceremony," 8 July 2018

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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

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First Known Use: 1701

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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