bouquet

[boh-key, boo-, boo-key, boh-]

noun

1. a bunch of flowers; nosegay.

2. a compliment.

   The drama critics greeted her performance with bouquets.

3. the characteristic aroma of wines, liqueurs, etc.

   Synonyms: nose, perfume, fragrance, odor, scent

bouquet

noun

1. a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one

2. Also called: nose. the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur

3. a compliment or expression of praise

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouquet¹

1710–20; < French: bunch, originally thicket, grove; Old French bosquet, equivalent to bosc wood (< Germanic; bosk, bush ¹ ) + -et -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouquet¹

C18: from French: thicket, from Old French bosc forest, wood, probably of Germanic origin; see _bush ¹

Example Sentences

With Doña Sylvia’s consent, her bouquets were also sold at the event.

From Los Angeles Times

A small team are working through the tributes, which includes taking the plastic wrapping off the bouquets of flowers so they be mulched and spread at Osbourne's grave.

From BBC

It’s also designed to be more comfortable and welcoming than typical veterinary clinic exam rooms, with extras such as making bouquets and creating cards for your pet.

From Los Angeles Times

To honour their memories, university students last year built a circular steel structure engraved with the four students' names, where visitors have come to lay flower bouquets, stones, candles and notes remembering their lost friends.

From BBC

Candles and a small bouquet of flowers can be seen at the park's entrance.

From BBC

Related Words

• garland 
• pot 
• vase 
• wreath