bouquet

[ boh-key, boo- boo-keyor, occasionally, 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. bəʊˈkeɪbuː- a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one
2. Also callednosebuːˈkeɪ 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

Flowers are ubiquitous in Southern California and so easy to procure, from the buckets of seasonal blooms at your local supermarket to the gaudy $5 bouquets hawked at many freeway off-ramps.

From Los Angeles Times

A volunteer presented her with a bouquet of white orchids — her campaign’s official flower — and red roses, the emblem of the Democratic Socialists of America, which supported her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

I used mine to cut a bouquet outside, deftly harvest some green beans, lemons and eggplants, and even cut finger-sized branches with ease.

From Los Angeles Times

Soon enough we understand its role in deciphering the woman sitting before us, centered in an opulent room with a lush bouquet of stargazer lilies behind her.

From Salon

They have so many flowers, they make bouquets and wreaths to share with friends and neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• garland
• pot
• vase
• wreath