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Boutonniere: meaning, definitions and examples

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boutonniere

 

[ buːtəˈnɪr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

floral arrangement

A boutonniere is a small floral decoration worn by men, typically pinned to the lapel of a suit or tuxedo. It is commonly used during formal events such as weddings, proms, and other celebrations.

Synonyms

flower pin, lapel flower

Examples of usage

  • He wore a white rose boutonniere for the wedding.
  • The groom's boutonniere matched the bride's bouquet.
  • Each guest received a boutonniere upon entering the gala.

Translations

Translations of the word "boutonniere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 boutonnière

🇮🇳 बुटनियरे

🇩🇪 Anstecker

🇮🇩 boutonnière

🇺🇦 бутон'єрка

🇵🇱 boutiniera

🇯🇵 ブートニエール

🇫🇷 boutonnière

🇪🇸 boutonnière

🇹🇷 butonyer

🇰🇷 부토니에르

🇸🇦 بوتونيير

🇨🇿 butonierka

🇸🇰 butonierka

🇨🇳 胸花

🇸🇮 butoniera

🇮🇸 butoniera

🇰🇿 бутоньер

🇬🇪 ბუტონიერი

🇦🇿 butonier

🇲🇽 boutonnière

Etymology

The word boutonniere comes from the French term 'boutonnière,' which translates to 'buttonhole' in English. This reflects the original purpose of such floral decorations, which were designed to be placed in the buttonhole of a man's jacket. The tradition of wearing a boutonniere dates back to medieval times when knights would wear flowers as a symbol of love or to honor a lady. Over the centuries, the boutonniere has evolved to become a common accessory for formal and ceremonial occasions, often chosen to match the attire or the theme of the event. Today, it symbolizes elegance and is a staple of Western formal wear.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,928, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.