Bouquet
/buˈkeɪ/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift.
/buˈkeɪ/
A collection of flowers
He gave her a bouquet of lilies.
💡 Simply: A pretty bunch of flowers.
More Examples
The bouquet was arranged with perfect symmetry.
How It's Used
"She received a beautiful bouquet of roses for her birthday."
"The bride carried a stunning bouquet down the aisle."
A collection of things of a similar type, often suggesting variety and attractiveness.
/buˈkeɪ/
A collection of things
The chef presented a bouquet of culinary delights.
💡 Simply: A collection of various similar things.
How It's Used
"A bouquet of flavors filled the air."
From Middle French bouquet, diminutive of bouque 'bunch, tuft', ultimately of Germanic origin.
The word has maintained its core meaning since its adoption from French, primarily relating to flowers, but has also developed a figurative use describing a collection of various things.
Memory tip
Imagine a bunch of flowers beautifully arranged, like a 'bouquet' of happiness.