floral

adjective flo·ral \ ˈflȯr-əl \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of floral

1 : of, relating to, or depicting flowers

a floral display

a floral design

2 : of or relating to a flora

floral diversity

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Examples of floral in a Sentence

a floral pattern in wallpaper
The wine has a floral aroma.

Recent Examples of floral from the Web

Zeta-Jones wore a Dolce & Gabbana lace dress, complete with a corset, and her daughter opted for a floral, off-the-shoulder top, and high-waisted pants.

— amy mackelden, Marie Claire, "Catherine Zeta-Jones and Her Daughter Are Seriously Twinning," 9 Apr. 2018
In addition to the sweet words, Asghari included three photos of Spears, 36, wearing a sheer black dress with floral embroidery and a bodysuit.

— mike miller, PEOPLE.com, "Britney Spears' Boyfriend Sam Asghari Posts Sweet 'Woman Crush' Tribute: 'My Love'," 3 Apr. 2018
Zoey Taylor: @thewarrentattoo Zoey Taylor, co-owner of the Warren Tattoo in Hollywood, will make all your floral fantasies come to life.

— andrea alonso, Los Angeles Magazine, "12 L.A.-Based Women Tattoo Artists You Need to Follow on Instagram," 2 Apr. 2018
Cashmere Ousside was made with the relatively new Cashmere hop, a blend between Cascade and Northern Brewer hops that gives the beer a tropical and floral flavor profile that slightly clashed with the shortbread.

— daniel barnes, sacbee, "Thin Mints and beer? Pairing Girl Scout cookies with craft brews an unusual treat | The Sacramento Bee," 1 Apr. 2018
Try cayenne or cinnamon for a warmer, aromatic lassi, or vanilla or lavender for something sweeter or floral.

— anna thomas bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A maple-lemon lassi gets you starting quickly in morning," 28 Mar. 2018
There's Rose Quartz, a light floral, accented with sweet notes of vanilla.

— melanie rud chadwick, Allure, "Kendra Scott Is Launching a Gorgeous Gemstone-Inspired Candle Collection," 28 Mar. 2018
Tahitian vanilla is more floral in nature, while Indonesian vanilla has smokier notes.

— kim ode, charlotteobserver, "Vanilla is complex, even smoky, and may be a baker’s best friend | Charlotte Observer," 27 Mar. 2018
Top three beers: Apollo IPA — Tropical fruit, citrus, floral, lemon and grapefruity IPA.

— bailey loosemore, The Courier-Journal, "Everything you need to know about Apocalypse Brew Works, a craft brewery in Louisville," 4 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of floral

Latin flor-, flos flower — more at blow

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First Known Use: 1742

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floral Synonyms

Synonyms

flowered, flowery;

Related Words

florid;

abloom, blossomy, floriferous;

floral

noun

Definition of floral

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Recent Examples of floral from the Web

During a consultation, Suzanne and Corrie fell in love with a 3-D floral embroidered tulle.

— sue strachan, NOLA.com, "A proposal at Lark in the Park leads to festive New Orleans wedding," 6 Apr. 2018
Abundant florals from Moon Canyon, the occasional sage bundle, and interior design from collaborator Amy Blessing will help the duo bring their online experience to life.

— alexis brunswick, Vogue, "Dôen, Your Favorite Online Resource for Boho Dresses, Is Opening Its First IRL Store," 5 Apr. 2018
The scene stealer is the dining nook, lined in Shanghai Garden wallpaper from Designers Guild, an eye-popping fuchsia floral on a metallic silver ground.

— marni elyse katz, BostonGlobe.com, "With little kids in tow, a South End family wanted space for all-ages socializing at home," 30 Mar. 2018
The company’s designs range from intricate florals to geometric patterns to a whimsical kids selection.

— jenny xie, Curbed, "5 wall decor ideas perfect for renters and DIY lovers," 26 Mar. 2018
Punchy florals, bold stripes, and flowy fabrics that can go from January with tights and boots to April with strappy sandals—and all for less than $100?

— ana colon, Glamour, "29 Winter Dresses Under $100 You Can Wear Year-round," 9 Feb. 2018
Party Tip #4: Add (literal) life to the party with florals or foliage.

— nena farrell, Sunset, "How to Throw a Last-Minute Swanky House Party," 22 Jan. 2018
Isaacs said the new collection is Art Basel-inspired, infused with palm leaves, black and white stripes, gold and pops of florals.

— nancy dahlberg, miamiherald, "A passion for fashion, and the beach, sparked this swimsuit brand | Miami Herald," 16 Mar. 2018
Experts, including local and national experts and the folks at Pinterest and Houzz, suggest many of these: Bold florals.

— nancy a. herrick, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Home refresh: Trendy accents can provide an up-to-date look," 9 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of floral

1897

FLORAL Defined for English Language Learners

floral

adjective

Definition of floral for English Language Learners

: of or relating to flowers

FLORAL Defined for Kids

floral

adjective flo·ral \ ˈflȯr-əl \

Definition of floral for Students

: of or relating to flowers

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