Meaning & use

florist

noun·Everyday

A person or shop that sells and arranges cut flowers and ornamental plants.

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She ordered a bouquet of roses from the local florist for her mother's birthday.

The florist arranged the wedding centerpieces with white lilies and greenery.

A note on using this word

Florist can refer either to the person doing the arranging or to the shop itself.

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