florist

1 of 2

noun (1)

flo·​rist ˈflȯr-ist 

ˈflär-

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

floristry

ˈflȯr-ə-strē 

ˈflär-

noun

floristry

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noun (2)

flo·​rist·​ry ˈflōrə̇strē 

-lȯr-, 

-lär-, 

-tri

plural -es

: the florist's art or skill

an expert at floristry

classes in floristry

Examples of florist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

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

Grace Krueger, owner, florist, and lead flower farmer at Lulabelle’s Flower Farm, also recommends adding a thick layer of mulch around the base of plants to help retain moisture and keep the soil cool. — The Spruce, 13 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

The Robandee dates back to the 1970s and was once a thriving shopping center with a grocery store, a roller rink, a hardware store, a florist, local restaurants and other businesses for the neighborhood. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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