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florist

American  
[flawr-ist, flohr-, flor-] / ˈflɔr ɪst, ˈfloʊr-, ˈflɒr- /

noun

  1. a retailer of flowers, ornamental plants, etc.

  2. a grower of flowers.


florist British  
/ ˈflɒrɪst /

noun

  1. a person who grows or deals in flowers

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of florist

First recorded in 1615–25; flor- + -ist

Example Sentences

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A family florist has said they are working "twelve to fifteen hour days" to keep up with the demand's of Christmas.

From BBC

Jon, just the number of florists credited at the end of “Wicked: For Good” is wild.

From Los Angeles Times

The Blossoms & Co florist on Market Street said the year has "reminded people how wonderful Bradford is".

From BBC

The Abbey has been decorated with specially made wreaths, with Berry and florist Simon Lycett helping to make them.

From BBC

And at a recent pop-up event for heritage brand Barbour during London Fashion Week, visitors received a free customised checked tote bag and a bouquet of dried flowers from a Scottish florist.

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