boutonniere

noun

Definition of boutonnierenext
as in corsage

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Recent Examples of boutonniere While the Chicago star rocked white, Conner, 32, went for a traditional black tuxedo adorned with what appears to be a rose boutonniere and a bow tie. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Turner stood beside her in a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a pleated white shirt, black bow tie and dark red boutonniere. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026 Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 Apr. 2026 The business proudly aims to make arrangements able to sit as a centerpiece on the dining room table or small enough to be worn as a boutonniere. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boutonniere
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corsage
Noun
  • Stolen items included a pearl tiara and corsage-bow brooch belonging to Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugénie.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Sorry, Miss Manners would like to be of help, but a corsage is a bad idea.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of corsage

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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutonniere. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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