Recent Examples on the WebBy Kathleen Walsh On June 10, Lively honored the fictional florist at the Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner by arriving to the event in a colorful Chanel logo pantsuit covered in a large pink flower print.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 June 2024 His female companion was identified as a florist he’s been dating for 15 years.—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 May 2024 Adjusting Water Temperature Based on Flower Species Most flowers can thrive in room temperature water—however, head florist and owner of Wellington Florist JP Varvarigos says that certain varieties should always be placed in cold water to help preserve their freshness.—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024 Thompson is a seasoned florist with more than 30 years in the industry, and does business as CAM-Florist.—Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for florist
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Word History
Etymology
earlier, "one expert at growing flowers, one knowledgeable about flowers," from Latin flōr-, flōsflower entry 1 + -ist entry 1
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