florist
noun
a retailer of flowers, ornamental plants, etc.
florists
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pluralof florist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The book is located at the foot of the civic staircase at Bradford City Hall where a floral tribute has been created by local florists Blossoms & Co.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The raids also affected small businesses orbiting around quinceañeras: makers of embossed invitations, sellers of tiaras and crowns, choreographers, caterers, florists and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
“The competitive landscape is intensifying as consumers easily compare prices and reviews, forcing florists to continually innovate to retain market share.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
“This heightened competition has pressured online florists to restrain prices and speed up delivery, driving down profit for major companies like 1-800-Flowers.com and FTD Companies,” analyst Matthew Buchko wrote in a February report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Tuxedos went to the cleaners; flowers came from the florists; Bunny put away his copy of The Bride of Fu Manchu and started carrying around a volume of Homer instead.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
