bouquet

noun

bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio)
Definition of bouquetnext
1
as in nosegay
a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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2
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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3
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats

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Recent Examples of bouquet Hepburn also chose not to have a bouquet, carrying a missal down the aisle instead. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026 The lobby sets the mood with oversized floral bouquets, gleaming checkerboard floors, and intimate Art Deco–style seating. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In a city better known for restrained modernism, La Tulipe is a playful bouquet of concrete and colored glass. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Venerdi Pomeriggio also took a girlish approach to embellishments, adding bouquet embroidery and pink ribbons to jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouquet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquet
  1. nosegay
  2. scent
  3. tribute
  4. garland
  5. fragrance
  6. compliment
  7. posy
  8. aroma
Noun
  • Tiny flowers in tight clusters resembling small nosegays appear continuously in warm weather.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Inside, the Queen Consort accepted a traditional nosegay bouquet and processed with King Charles up the nave as the service began.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
Definition of nosegay
Noun
  • Warhound wants to improve canine health and longevity alongside traits such as speed, agility, and scent detection.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Cadaver dogs also alerted to the scent of a corpse in the vehicle.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of scent
Noun
  • For their collaborative full-length debut, Eris Drew and Octo Octa hunkered down in their New Hampshire cabin to craft a celebratory, sample-heavy tribute to the maximalist dance music of yore.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In the center of the lounge there’s an imposing green marble bar—a tribute to the celebrated Italian architect Piero Portaluppi—that serves as the focal point of the space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • The setting was a dining room decked out in oversized circus masks, bunting, garlands, and colorful lights, Ideal Home reported.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Spooky season is in full swing and the while the pumpkins are carved, the ghost garlands are hung, and Halloween candy is lining up on store shelves.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of garland
Noun
  • Naugle was a customer who just came in on a busy day and started to help other people find their fragrance.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils are crafted to deliver long-lasting, natural fragrance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrance
Noun
  • Seeing her attempt to empathize with her subjects, Sang-woo extends the most backhanded of compliments.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At 45, Keenya Kelly gets more compliments on her skin than ever.
    — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of compliment
Noun
  • Odessa A’zion does the sweetest thing and hands Firstman a posy of flowers.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026
  • There, the royals laid a wreath and posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the fallen and the military partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, but a problem was spotted with the Union Jack flag on parade.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Definition of posy
Noun
  • Presented by Carolina Herrera For those drawn to hyper-femme perfumes, Carolina Herrera fragrances are often a popular choice—the range remains a crowd-pleaser for lovers of sweet, floral, and bold aromas.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The 2020 Gran Vino has aromas of kiwi, gooseberry, and white peach.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of aroma

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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