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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Luxury brands are increasingly seeking talents from outside the typical fashion ecosystem such as DJs, independent bookstore owners or even florists to diversify their reach and express their cultural brand values. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 Celebratory bottles of wine can be arranged by the hotel's downstairs sister bar, Bar Covell, and bespoke bouquets are requestable via Gilly Flowers, Silver Lake’s chicest florist. Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 Finish the wreath by attaching mini faux white pumpkins with florists wire. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 The florist addressed the tourist in Spanish, but what the tourist heard was in clear, coherent English. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 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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