1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
a floral aroma
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity
: a design or picture in which flowers predominate
Examples of floral in a Sentence
Adjective
a floral pattern in wallpaper
The wine has a floral aroma.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
From animal prints to floral patterns and everything in between, don’t be afraid to let loose and have fun with patterns in your space.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
McCarthy started working with event planners to design florals for brand events, and even booked her first wedding at the end of 2023.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The ceremony was complete with dreamlike floral arrangements and multi-colored smoke bombs that fired after the lovebirds exchanged their vows.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
From animal prints to floral patterns and everything in between, don’t be afraid to let loose and have fun with patterns in your space.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
For example, florals paired with subtle geometrics, or landscapes with tonal abstracts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
McCarthy started working with event planners to design florals for brand events, and even booked her first wedding at the end of 2023.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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