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florist

 

[ ˈflɔːrɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower shop

A florist is a person who sells and arranges flowers and plants.

Synonyms

flower arranger, flower seller

Examples of usage

  • The florist created a beautiful bouquet for the wedding.
  • I need to stop by the florist to pick up some flowers for my mom.

Translations

Translations of the word "florist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 florista

🇮🇳 फूलवाला

🇩🇪 Florist

🇮🇩 penjual bunga

🇺🇦 флорист

🇵🇱 kwiaciarz

🇯🇵 花屋 (hanaya)

🇫🇷 fleuriste

🇪🇸 florista

🇹🇷 çiçekçi

🇰🇷 꽃집 주인

🇸🇦 بائع الزهور

🇨🇿 květinář

🇸🇰 kvetinár

🇨🇳 花商 (huāshāng)

🇸🇮 cvetličar

🇮🇸 blómabúðareigandi

🇰🇿 гүл сатушы

🇬🇪 მეყვავილე

🇦🇿 gül satıcısı

🇲🇽 florista

Etymology

The word 'florist' originated from the French word 'fleuriste', which means 'seller of flowers'. The profession of floristry dates back to ancient times when flowers were used for decoration, ceremonies, and gifts. In the 19th century, floristry became a recognized profession with the establishment of flower shops specializing in the sale and arrangement of flowers.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,846, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.