florist
noun
a retailer of flowers, ornamental plants, etc.
florists
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pluralof florist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“This heightened competition has pressured online florists to restrain prices and speed up delivery, driving down profit for major companies like 1-800-Flowers.com and FTD Companies,” analyst Matthew Buchko wrote in a February report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
In the city surrounded by fields of buttercups, collapsed buildings and gutted shops follow one another, from bakeries to florists.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Maria, who owns a florists off King's Road, said the bridge closure was causing delivery delays for her business.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
At this rate, florists might as well start practicing the art of making football-themed bouquets for couples-themed parties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Tuxedos went to the cleaners; flowers came from the florists; Bunny put away his copy of The Bride of Fu Manchu and started carrying around a volume of Homer instead.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
