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
Started up and driven out of its resting place, the car sounds nothing like a boulevardier, with the popping and spitting and pouring out smoke and brimstone.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 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
The crowd became more dense as the Faubourg Montmartre was approached, but Wilkie made his way through the throng with the ease of an old boulevardier.
From The Count's Millions by Gaboriau, Émile
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