bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio) bü- How to pronounce bouquet (audio)
Synonyms of bouquet
1
a
: flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay
b
: medley
a bouquet of songs
2
3
a
: a distinctive and characteristic fragrance (as of wine)
The wine has a lovely bouquet.
b
: a subtle aroma or quality (as of an artistic performance)

Examples of bouquet in a Sentence

The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses. The wine has a lovely bouquet.
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As a sweet gesture, Shammas also presented Lohan with a massive bouquet of purple orchids and pink stargazer lilies. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 Pierce’s regular seat in the Grand Casino Arena press box was decorated with a bouquet of flowers and a framed photo of Pierce taken at the arena just a few weeks ago. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 The Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald newsrooms scored a bouquet of honors in the Florida Society of News Editors awards for stories, photos and projects published in 2025. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 The bride and bridesmaids carried simple bouquets of white calla lilies with a few shaggy strands of amaranth. Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouquet

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French boucquet "grove, thicket, bunch of flowers," going back to Old French (Norman & Picard) bosquet "thicket," from Old French bos, bois, bosc "grove, forest, wood (the material)" + -et -et entry 1 — more at boiserie

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouquet was in 1701

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouquet. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

bouquet

noun
bou·​quet bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio) bü- How to pronounce bouquet (audio)
1
: a bunch of flowers
2

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