noun

boutique

boutique

She opened a small clothing boutique.

She opened a small clothing boutique.

a/an ((adjective)) boutique a type of small, stylish shop She works at a designer boutique.

Synonyms: shop, store, emporium

From French 'boutique', meaning 'shop', which comes from Latin 'apotheca' meaning 'storeroom'.

It sounds French and fancy, just like the stylish, often expensive, items sold inside.

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