florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflȯr-ist 

ˈflär-

: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants

floristry

ˈflȯr-ə-strē 

ˈflär-

noun

Examples of florist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take the budget-friendly, DIY approach and forage for branches in the backyard, or source them from a wholesale florist. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Ondrea Kidd is a luxury florist and owner of Sowing Joy Farm, a family-run flower farm in Post Falls, Idaho. — The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

The local Big Bear florist has been extremely busy fulfilling orders for Jackie's memorial. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

While there are many ways to preserve flowers, hydrangeas hold up best through drying, and according to florist Joanne Effinger, Garden Director at Bluepoint Hospitality in Easton, Maryland, there are a few tricks to get it right. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

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

Rhymes for florist

• czarist
• marist
• guitarist

Kids Definition

florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflōr-əst 

ˈflȯr-, 

ˈflär-

: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants