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

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And the set, a collaboration between interior designer Madelynn Hudson and florist Rana Kim, will transport guests from TriBeCa to the verdant Highlands mountains. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 China asters are a florist favorite thanks to their long vase life and wide array of colors and flower forms. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 The actor and writer, 65, confirmed that he wed his partner, florist Monique Pendleberry, earlier this year during a recent appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends to discuss his new book of poems, About Time, available on bookshelves now. Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025 The Kansas City florist also pointed out that while most of the blooms featured are available year-round, the peonies were a rare seasonal touch. Bryan West, USA Today, 27 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 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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