floral

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adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or depicting flowers

a floral display

a floral design

a floral aroma

2

: of or relating to a flora

floral diversity

floral

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noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Synonyms of floral

Adjective

• flowered

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective

a floral pattern in wallpaper

The wine has a floral aroma.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Tons of bright, fresh veggies in a mildly spicy, salty and floral sauce kept our forks coming back for more. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026

Knee-high socks in black or white complemented pointed pumps and derby shoes alike, with a playful floral pattern or delicate crochet design at the lower level. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026

Noun

Score fresh florals, classic gingham, and whimsical animal designs that add a seasonal touch to essentials like everyday cookware, bakeware sets, kitchen linens, and more below. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026

Manifest warmer days and flowers in full bloom by wearing your florals on your sleeve. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

(sense 1) borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin flōrālis "blooming, like a flower," going back to Latin, "of the goddess Flora or her festival" (also neuter plural flōrālia as noun, "flower gardens"), from Flōra "the goddess Flora" + -ālis -al entry 1; (sense 2) flora + -al entry 1 — more at flora

Noun

derivative of floral entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing floral

• floral envelope
• floral tribute

Rhymes for floral

• aural
• chloral
• choral
• coral
• forel
• lauryl
• loral
• moral
• quarrel
• sorel
• sorrel
• toral

Kids Definition

floral

adjective

flo·​ral

ˈflōr-əl, 

ˈflȯr-

: of or relating to flowers or a flora

a floral pattern in wallpaper