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

She works as a florist and models on the side, even appearing in the pages of Vogue.

From Los Angeles Times

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