florist

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A person whose job is selling and arranging cut flowers and plants.

   Grammar: Countable: a florist, two florists. Used for the person.

   Patterns

   • a florist
   • work as a florist
   • go to the florist

   She works as a florist in the city center.

   The florist arranged the roses beautifully.

   My aunt is a florist and makes bouquets for weddings.

2. 2nouncountable

   A shop where cut flowers and plants are sold.

   Grammar: Countable: a florist, two florists. Used for the shop.

   Patterns

   • at the florist
   • a florist's
   • go to the florist

   I stopped at the florist to buy some tulips.

   There is a new florist on Main Street.

   He ordered a wreath from the florist.

Word forms

Common combinations

local florist

We ordered the flowers from a local florist.

wedding florist

The wedding florist decorated the church with lilies.

florist shop

The florist shop closes at six.

order flowers from a florist

You can order flowers from a florist online.

Synonyms and how they differ

flower seller

Flower seller is a general term for anyone selling flowers, often in the street; florist suggests a shop or a trained arranger.

florist's

In British English, 'the florist's' often means the shop, while 'the florist' can mean the person or the shop.

Word family

floristry noun

The art or business of arranging and selling flowers.

floral adjective

Relating to flowers; often used for patterns or scents.

Commonly confused: florist or flourist?

Practice

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