Bouquet

/buˈkeɪ/

nounBeginner📊CommonObject
2 meanings2 questions

Definitions

2 meanings
1

An attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift.

/buˈkeɪ/

nounpositiveBeginner
Object

A collection of flowers

He gave her a bouquet of lilies.

💡 Simply: A pretty bunch of flowers.

More Examples

2

The bouquet was arranged with perfect symmetry.

How It's Used

Floristry

"She received a beautiful bouquet of roses for her birthday."

Social Events

"The bride carried a stunning bouquet down the aisle."

2

A collection of things of a similar type, often suggesting variety and attractiveness.

/buˈkeɪ/

nounneutralIntermediate
Object

A collection of things

The chef presented a bouquet of culinary delights.

💡 Simply: A collection of various similar things.

How It's Used

Figurative Language

"A bouquet of flavors filled the air."

Tip:Think of a diverse collection, like a bouquet of different candies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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.

Word Origin

LanguageFrench
Original meaning

"bunch, tuft"

bouquet of flowerswedding bouquetfloral bouquet

Common misspellings

bouquettebouqet

Usage

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80%Written