florist

American  

[flawr-ist, flohr-, flor-] / ˈflɔr ɪst, ˈfloʊr-, ˈflɒr- /

noun

1. a retailer of flowers, ornamental plants, etc.

2. a grower of flowers.

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florist British  

/ ˈflɒrɪst /

noun

1. a person who grows or deals in flowers

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Etymology

Origin of florist

First recorded in 1615–25; flor- + -ist

Example Sentences

For Muthoni, the florist, it comes down to how someone wants to express their love.

From BBC

A florist is urging people not to buy red roses for Valentine's Day this year and buy locally grown flowers instead.

From BBC

Maria, who owns a florists off King's Road, said the bridge closure was causing delivery delays for her business.

From BBC

A florist on the street that was targeted said the restaurant was run by Chinese Muslims and had been there for two years.

From Barron's

When Samantha arrived she saw a woman she recognised as Ashley the florist, who told her that David had just gone to the toilet.

From BBC