boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbü-tə-ˈnir 
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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Meanwhile, her groom wore a light-colored suit by P. Johnson, a dark pair of loafers and a light pink boutonniere that matched Heine’s gown.
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
The oily headed man with his field of burning crosses set deep in his
breast pocket, a bonfire boutonniere,
is back again.
—Nikky Finney, The Atlantic, 3 July 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
The flowers were also used for her groom’s boutonniere.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
The oily headed man with his field of burning crosses set deep in his
breast pocket, a bonfire boutonniere,
is back again.
—Nikky Finney, The Atlantic, 3 July 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
The flowers were also used for her groom’s boutonniere.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for boutonniere
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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boutonniere. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbüt-ᵊn-ˈi(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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