noun

florist

florist

I bought these flowers from the local florist.

I bought these flowers from the local florist.

She works as a florist in a small shop.

She works as a florist in a small shop.

The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet for the wedding.

The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet for the wedding.

((as a subject/object)) a person who sells flowers The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet.

((a florist's)) a shop that sells flowers I'm going to the florist's to buy some roses.

Synonyms: flower seller, flower arranger

From Latin 'flos' (flower) + the suffix '-ist', denoting a person who practices a skill.

A 'florist' is an art'ist' who works with 'flor'al arrangements (flowers).

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