florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflȯr-ist How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflär-
: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
floristry noun

Examples of florist in a Sentence

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Or a florist could point out that your favorite flowers are out of season and need to be imported – a bump in cost over local flowers. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 June 2025 Meanwhile, Jada Mclean is a cosmetic associate, who assists the estheticians at a private practice, while Reece Weaver spends her time away from the field as a florist. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 June 2025 On its grounds is a two-century-old greenhouse and terraced gardens from which the resident florist cuts flowers for the hotel daily. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025 For example, a fitness trainer and a nutritionist could host a wellness workshop, or a photographer and a florist could create a class about Instagram-worthy arrangements. Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for florist

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "one expert at growing flowers, one knowledgeable about flowers," from Latin flōr-, flōs flower entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of florist was in 1781

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

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florist

noun
flo·​rist ˈflōr-əst How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflȯr-,
ˈflär-
: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants

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