: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
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According to florist Ashley Greer, who spoke with People about the couple's engagement flowers, the Super Bowl champ included willow, ivy, and roses—all of which appear in Swift’s lyrics.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
One florist had predicted there would be up to a million flowers at the ceremony.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
They should not have been treated with pesticides, and should be food-grade if buying from a local florist.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Anthurium Beloved by florists, anthurium—also called flamingo flower, laceleaf, and pigtail plant—is long-lasting both on the plant and when cut.
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Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
One florist had predicted there would be up to a million flowers at the ceremony.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
They should not have been treated with pesticides, and should be food-grade if buying from a local florist.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Anthurium Beloved by florists, anthurium—also called flamingo flower, laceleaf, and pigtail plant—is long-lasting both on the plant and when cut.
—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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“Florist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/florist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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florist
noun
flo·rist
ˈflōr-əst 
ˈflȯr-,
ˈflär-
: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants
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