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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Prior to the show, Gomez was seen arriving with a large bouquet of flowers meant for Lovato. Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 The flowers are also cut for bouquets and boutonnieres – a use that gave the plant its common name bachelor’s buttons. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 One of the most common rituals is for royal brides to lay their bouquet on a tomb, at a chapel, or by a religious statue. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Among them is a passionate florist, Esperanza, who creates the bouquets and keeps them fresh, replacing the flowers as needed. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 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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