florist

noun

flo·​rist ˈflȯr-ist How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflär-
: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
floristry
ˈflȯr-ə-strē How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflär-
noun

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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 One florist had predicted there would be up to a million flowers at the ceremony. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 Enormous floral displays mark the reception area, and these are changed regularly by local florists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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 See All Example Sentences for florist

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "one expert at growing flowers, one knowledgeable about flowers," from Latin flōr-, flōs flower entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of florist was in 1781

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florist

noun
flo·​rist ˈflōr-əst How to pronounce florist (audio)
ˈflȯr-, 
ˈflär-
: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants

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