florist
Translation
florist
Examples
The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet.
The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet.
I'm going to the florist to buy some roses.
I'm going to the florist's to buy some roses.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the florist)) a person who owns or works in a shop that sells flowers and plants. The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flower seller, flower arranger
Etymology
From French 'fleuriste', from 'fleur' (flower) + '-ist' (a suffix denoting a person who practises something).
Memory Tips
Think of 'flora' (plants) + '-ist' (person). A florist is a person who works with flowers.