boutonniere

noun

bou·​ton·​niere ˌbü-tə-ˈnir  ˌbü-tən-ˈyer 

: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole

Examples of boutonniere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Reynolds sported an olive green suit with a white floral boutonniere — another nod to Lively's character, who works as a florist. —Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024

In one snap, Watts and Schreiber posed together for a selfie with their son, who wore a dark suit and boutonniere, in the middle. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 June 2025

For his groom getup, Hsieh kept things traditional in a clean black suit, but added a pop of color both with his teal hair and bold boutonniere featuring a fuchsia orchid and an orange and purple bird of paradise flower. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 27 May 2025

Chalamet, 29, opted for a sleek velvet suit decorated with a boutonniere. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French boutonnière buttonhole, from Middle French, from bouton button

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

boutonniere

noun

bou·​ton·​niere ˌbüt-ᵊn-ˈi(ə)r  ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r 

: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole