Definition

A person who sells and arranges flowers and plants for decoration or gifts.

Example

She decided to become a florist because she loves working with flowers.

Conversation

Have you been to that new florist downtown?

No, I haven't checked it out yet. Is it good?

Yeah, they have such a beautiful selection of flowers.

I'll definitely visit soon; I love getting fresh blooms!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Florist → It is formed from "flor" (from Latin "flos", meaning flower) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A florist is someone who is concerned with flowers, typically arranging and selling them.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'flowers' ('flor') — that's why a florist is a person who deals with flowers.

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