Florist
/ˈflɔːrɪst/
Definitions
A person who sells flowers and ornamental plants, and often arranges them decoratively.
/ˈflɔːrɪst/
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
The florist helped me choose the perfect flowers for my anniversary.
💡 Simply: A florist is like a flower shop owner or someone who works there, making pretty bouquets and selling flowers. Like, if you want flowers for Valentine's Day, you'd go to a florist!
👶 For kids: A florist is someone who sells flowers and makes them look pretty.
More Examples
I'm going to the florist to order a birthday bouquet.
The wedding planner recommended a talented florist.
How It's Used
"The florist delivered the arrangement to the wedding venue."
"She visited the local florist to buy a bouquet for her mother."
From Middle French *floriste* (flower merchant), from Old French *flor* (flower), from Latin *flos* (flower).
The term 'florist' emerged in the late 18th century, reflecting the growing popularity of ornamental flowers.
Memory tip
Think of a person surrounded by *flowers* and you'll remember *florist*.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: flos