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

Cadet, who spent several years working as a florist, prunes the thick green stems of the faux lilies and roses. —Elly Fishman, Vogue, 8 May 2026

This is especially true for very cold-sensitive plants, like basil, tomatoes, and florists' cyclamen or hydrangeas. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026

Sacramento is home to a wealth of florists and flower shops that can design flower arrangements guaranteed to make the day feel extra special. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026

While details about Malik’s illness were not disclosed, family members called for calm and asked supporters to stop sending flowers to the singer, as a local florist was overwhelmed with order, and instead make donations to charity, specifically the Palestine Project. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 May 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