bouquet

noun

bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio)
Definition of bouquetnext
1
as in nosegay
a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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2
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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3
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats

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Recent Examples of bouquet Walk the rows, clip your favorites and take home a custom bouquet. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Ashley Smith, Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, reportedly caught Taylor Swift's wedding bouquet. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Ashley catching the bouquet comes after it was revealed that Swift and Kelce did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen at their nuptials. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Ashley Smith, sister of Chiefs guard Trey Smith, even caught Swift’s bouquet after the wedding. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouquet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquet
  1. nosegay
  2. scent
  3. tribute
  4. garland
  5. fragrance
  6. compliment
  7. posy
  8. aroma
Noun
  • Tiny flowers in tight clusters resembling small nosegays appear continuously in warm weather.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Inside, the Queen Consort accepted a traditional nosegay bouquet and processed with King Charles up the nave as the service began.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
Definition of nosegay
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  • Later, the hotel turns this scent into a candle and includes a card with the ingredients and the date it was made.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Maury says the thoughtful touches are world-class, including a series of essential oils and a recipe book left in every room to create your own bespoke scent to use in shower gels and body lotions.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of scent
Noun
  • The company served as the title sponsor of All-Star Village from July 11–14 in Philadelphia, filling roughly 500,000 square feet with interactive exhibits, youth baseball activities, player tributes, food vendors, and a family party-like atmosphere.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Jim Carrey has paid tribute to his The Mask director Chuck Russell, who died Wednesday at the age of 74.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • While Ma handled the quilting and Pa the whittling, the girls often made crowns from wildflowers, dolls from cloth or paper, and homemade garlands for the holidays.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • Images of King wearing lei, garlands that are synonymous with Hawaiian culture, have been previously published -- but most of the photos displayed in Hawaii’s new exhibit have never been seen before.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of garland
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  • Investigators also seized boxes that had been resealed and were ready to ship, packages containing modeling clay instead of fragrance products, additional modeling clay, a heat gun, glue and packaging materials, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • The slightly musky, your-skin-but-better fragrance oozes an expensive, sophisticated air.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of fragrance
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  • Wide receiver Mike Evans An 11-time, 1,000-yard receiver needs no token compliments or hypercritical analysis.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • The pink and magenta floral print will gain you plenty of compliments and is fun to accessorize with playful jewelry and a bold handbag.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of compliment
Noun
  • Odessa A’zion does the sweetest thing and hands Firstman a posy of flowers.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026
  • There, the royals laid a wreath and posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the fallen and the military partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, but a problem was spotted with the Union Jack flag on parade.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Definition of posy
Noun
  • Its distinct warm, smoky, and toasted aromas, resulting from the roasting process, offer a unique flavor profile with less bitterness.
    — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Some residents expressed concerns about pollution, the traffic congestion, the dangers of errant drivers around kids and the lingering aroma of frying food.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of aroma

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