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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They’re assisting the wealthy DeMille family who, it’s safe to say, are not your average florists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Delivery trucks, caterers, and florists were given limited information until the last minute.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Earlier this week, the French government presented a bill allowing bakeries and florists to be open on 1 May.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Overall, there was only a single topline category, miscellaneous store retailers—which includes florists, thrift stores, and pet stores—that posted an outright decline in monthly spending.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
They bought this concession from the cemetery officials and sold the wire frames to the florists who used them over and over again.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
