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

Many of the varieties florists use are imported, and buying wholesale doesn’t necessarily mean getting flowers for a fraction of their retail price. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

In the 1986 cult classic, a florist tries to balance a relationship and a man-eating plant. — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

So were 3,204 jobs from unrelated businesses that nevertheless are supported by the companies, like florists and restaurants. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

The florist used to frequent the library in high school, checking out books and watching shows. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 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