florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflȯr-ist How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflär-
: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
floristry
ˈflȯr-ə-strē How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflär-
noun

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The horror-comedy musical follows Seymour, a florist who discovers a mysterious, bloodthirsty plant that brings him fame and fortune while demanding increasingly deadly sacrifices. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Reading had reached out to local florists about a relaxed, wildflower-style bridal bouquet and was shocked to receive a quote of $400 for the bouquet alone. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026 In the 1986 cult classic, a florist tries to balance a relationship and a man-eating plant. — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 So were 3,204 jobs from unrelated businesses that nevertheless are supported by the companies, like florists and restaurants. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for florist

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "one expert at growing flowers, one knowledgeable about flowers," from Latin flōr-, flōs flower entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of florist was in 1781

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florist

noun
flo·​rist ˈflōr-əst How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflȯr-, 
ˈflär-
: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants
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