Meaning & use

bouquet

noun·Everyday

An arrangement of cut flowers, usually tied or bound together, given as a gift.

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He surprised her with a bouquet of red roses on their wedding anniversary.

The bride tossed her bouquet into the crowd of cheering guests after the ceremony.

A note on using this word

Bouquet can also describe a wine's characteristic aroma, as in 'the wine had a fruity bouquet.'

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2. noun

The distinctive smell of a wine or other drink, especially one from aging.

The sommelier noted a bouquet of dark cherries and oak in the aged red wine.

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