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Definition of florist

florist

/ˈflɔːr.ɪst/
flor · ist
Plural:florists
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Adjective:floristic
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• noun

1

A person who arranges and sells cut flowers and ornamental plants, or who owns and manages a shop specializing in them.

Example

"The local florist designed several seasonal centerpieces for the wedding reception."

2

A retail shop or business establishment where cut flowers, bouquets, and ornamental plants are arranged and sold.

Example

"She stopped by the florist on the corner to pick up a bouquet of fresh tulips."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the Latin root 'flos' (genitive 'floris'), meaning 'flower', combined with the agent suffix '-ist'. It originally referred to a botanist or an amateur cultivator of ornamental flowers before shifting primarily to commercial flower sellers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Florist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/florist
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