boulevardier
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of boulevardier
From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at boulevard, -ier 2
Example Sentences
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A wealthy art dealer and storied boulevardier, Felix knows the name of every maitre d’ in Manhattan, reflexively flirts with every waitress and coyly encourages Laura’s worst fears.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2020
"The moon’s souvenir / the boulevardier / a ballerina on the promenade," he wrote on Instagram.
From Fox News • Oct. 8, 2019
Trump used more hand gestures than an Italian boulevardier.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2017
There were many sides to Frank: he could be simultaneously West Country, Welsh and Irish without anyone minding; in his youth he was a London boulevardier and an actor-manqué.
From The Guardian • Jan. 25, 2013
He was not now the flippant boulevardier to whom money was the sine qua non of existence.
From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie
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