bouquet

American  

[boh-key, boo-, boo-key, boh-] / boʊˈkeɪ, bu-, buˈkeɪ, boʊ- /

noun

1. a bunch of flowers; nosegay.

2. a compliment.

   The drama critics greeted her performance with bouquets.

3. the characteristic aroma of wines, liqueurs, etc.

   Synonyms:

   nose, perfume, fragrance, odor, scent

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bouquet British  

noun

1. a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one

2. Also called: nose.  the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur

3. a compliment or expression of praise

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Etymology

Origin of bouquet

1710–20; < French: bunch, originally thicket, grove; Old French bosquet, equivalent to bosc wood (< Germanic; bosk, bush ¹ ) + -et -et

Example Sentences

At the start, Riggs presented Court with a bouquet of roses.

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Catherine had in-depth conversations with many individuals as she clutched bouquets of flowers which had been gifted to her.

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Now, though, it is "all about Christmas bouquets and Christmas arrangements," Mrs Thomas said.

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Dozens of bouquets of flowers have been left in tribute to Aria in Lime Close, the residential street where she died.

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Israeli and Australian flags hung on the closed gates of the pavilion, as hundreds of people gathered to lay wreaths, bouquets, candles and pebbles from the beach.

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Related Words

• garland
• pot
• vase
• wreath