1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity
: a design or picture in which flowers predominate
Synonyms
Examples of floral in a Sentence
Adjective
a floral pattern in wallpaper
The wine has a floral aroma.
Recent Examples on the Web
Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
There will also be special events throughout the season, such as picnics, sound healing, yoga, live music, wine tasting and floral workshops.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
The TikTok creator’s sister, Lila, shared the news on Instagram with a picture of Evans smiling while dancing in a bright floral dress.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Customer favorites range from a $130 T-shirt constructed with 100% breathable linen to a $598 floral maxi dress made with 100% silk.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
There’s where Amazon's vast selection of wedding guest dresses comes into play since there are options galore, including black-tie-appropriate gowns, fun floral styles, and cocktail dresses.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The frozen one, churning away in a slushie machine behind the bar, blends a crisp, floral sake with blood orange, Aperol-adjacent Cappelletti Aperitivo and koji (the Japanese fermentation starter) for a savory-nutty hint of mystery.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Design a floral escape with petunias, marigolds, pansies, and geraniums.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Spring entertaining shouldn’t be drab; add some breathtaking floral tablescapes to wow your guests.
—Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The wreaths on this list embody the beauty of the season at its peak, including vibrant florals like tulips, lavender, and daisies, and unique greenery like laurel leaves, eucalyptus sprigs, and assorted wildflowers.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Deacon looked to Sanderson’s archive of British countryside florals and added his own flourishes to fabrics and wall coverings in a soothing palette of pastels and pale earth tones.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This awards season has provided plenty of florals, cut-outs and sheer gowns, but the Oscars heralded a new theme altogether: mermaid chic.
—CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Speaking of florals, consider shopping the Styleworld Women's Elegant Floral Dress or Tsher Women's Sleeveless Satin Midi Dress, which are each under $50.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
In addition to the cookbook author’s brown and gold version, the case is also available in nine colors ranging from trendy cherry red to spring-ready floral.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
New renderings show a circular façade bursting with blossoming florals and trees, alongside curving balconies.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
Adjective
And then met with the wallpaper floral [jacket from Prada], which is quite vintage feeling.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
There will also be special events throughout the season, such as picnics, sound healing, yoga, live music, wine tasting and floral workshops.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
The TikTok creator’s sister, Lila, shared the news on Instagram with a picture of Evans smiling while dancing in a bright floral dress.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Customer favorites range from a $130 T-shirt constructed with 100% breathable linen to a $598 floral maxi dress made with 100% silk.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
There’s where Amazon's vast selection of wedding guest dresses comes into play since there are options galore, including black-tie-appropriate gowns, fun floral styles, and cocktail dresses.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The frozen one, churning away in a slushie machine behind the bar, blends a crisp, floral sake with blood orange, Aperol-adjacent Cappelletti Aperitivo and koji (the Japanese fermentation starter) for a savory-nutty hint of mystery.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Design a floral escape with petunias, marigolds, pansies, and geraniums.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Spring entertaining shouldn’t be drab; add some breathtaking floral tablescapes to wow your guests.
—Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
Tiera Kennedy who coins herself as an R&B country artist made a statement in a black blazer that was emblazoned with bejeweled florals, a cowboy hat, and leather knee-high boots.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The wreaths on this list embody the beauty of the season at its peak, including vibrant florals like tulips, lavender, and daisies, and unique greenery like laurel leaves, eucalyptus sprigs, and assorted wildflowers.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Deacon looked to Sanderson’s archive of British countryside florals and added his own flourishes to fabrics and wall coverings in a soothing palette of pastels and pale earth tones.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This awards season has provided plenty of florals, cut-outs and sheer gowns, but the Oscars heralded a new theme altogether: mermaid chic.
—CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Speaking of florals, consider shopping the Styleworld Women's Elegant Floral Dress or Tsher Women's Sleeveless Satin Midi Dress, which are each under $50.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
In addition to the cookbook author’s brown and gold version, the case is also available in nine colors ranging from trendy cherry red to spring-ready floral.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
New renderings show a circular façade bursting with blossoming florals and trees, alongside curving balconies.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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