1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
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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Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Roughly 200 items from Elizabeth II’s wardrobe are about to be exhibited in London—including wedding and coronation gowns, childhood dresses and flowing floral getups from the 1970s.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
David Hochman, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Shopping options include antiques, sporting goods, hardware supplies, shoes, gifts, boutiques selling apparel, florals, jewelry, art and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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Adjective
The retailer has over 400 new minis, midis, and maxis, which will make great additions to your travel capsule wardrobe—not limited to the A New Day Ruched Midi Dress in a resort-worthy red floral print, so prepare to fill up your cart.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Roughly 200 items from Elizabeth II’s wardrobe are about to be exhibited in London—including wedding and coronation gowns, childhood dresses and flowing floral getups from the 1970s.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Noun
Think charcuterie, custom florals, and coordinated linens under chic parasols—where once there were ratty beach towels and sandy tuna sandwiches.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Shopping options include antiques, sporting goods, hardware supplies, shoes, gifts, boutiques selling apparel, florals, jewelry, art and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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