flower girl

noun

1. a young girl at a wedding ceremony who precedes the bride and carries or scatters flowers in her path.

2. British.,  a woman who sells flowers in the street.

flower girl

noun

1. a girl or woman who sells flowers in the street

2. a young girl who carries flowers in a procession, esp at weddings

Word History and Origins

Origin of flower girl¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

“Thank you—that is to say, tut-tut! The Cockney flower girls of London sell nicer flowers than these!”

Read more on Literature

They have worked on ceremonies where dogs have been used as "flower girls" and bridesmaids, as well as ring bearers.

Read more on BBC

At 11 years old, I was a flower girl at my cousin’s wedding in Calabasas.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

"She was due to be the flower girl at the wedding of her uncle and auntie which was due to take place the following weekend."

Read more on BBC

The three flower girls were dressed as Christmas tree angels for the marriage ceremony and the wedding favours at the reception were shaped as crackers.

Read more on BBC