floral

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adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl How to pronounce floral (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity

floral

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noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective a floral pattern in wallpaper The wine has a floral aroma.
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Adjective
Florals are a consistently ubiquitous trend during the spring and summer seasons, and 2025 Wimbledon has already become a site of floral apparel for high-profile attendees. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 July 2025 The rug will catch the attention of visitors with its pleasing floral pattern in a neutral color. Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Noun
The Princess of Wales’s summer wardrobe typically consists of her Alessandra Rich polka-dot dresses, Erdem florals, and her go-to Castañer espadrilles. Emily Chan, Vogue, 2 July 2025 Nothing gives farmhouse vibes like ticking stripes, florals, and soft plaids. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for floral

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of floral was in 1742

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Cite this Entry

“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

floral

adjective
flo·​ral
ˈflōr-əl,
ˈflȯr-
: of or relating to flowers or a flora
a floral pattern in wallpaper

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