A florist is a person who designs, sells and arranges flowers for decorative or celebratory purposes. They may also be involved in plant cultivation, merchandising, and retailing of floral products.
Usage examples
I need to buy some flowers for my mother's birthday, so I will visit the local florist to choose a beautiful bouquet.
Sarah is studying floral design and wants to become a professional florist after graduation.
The florist shop on Main Street has a wide variety of flowers and offers same-day delivery services.
John surprised his girlfriend by secretly ordering a bouquet of red roses from the online florist.
Every year, the town's florists participate in a competition to create the most elaborate floral arrangements.
The bride and groom consulted with the florist to discuss the color scheme and types of flowers for their wedding decor.
Lisa decided to open her own florist business after working as an apprentice at a renowned flower shop.
The local florist is well-known for its unique and creative floral designs for special occasions.
I wanted to express my sympathy, so I sent a condolence arrangement to the funeral service through the florist.
The florist recommended adding some eucalyptus leaves to the arrangement to give it a fresh and fragrant touch.
For example, if one local florist in town is found to be using their shop as a front for drug trafficking, that stigma can attach itself to your floral shop, too. (entrepreneur.com)
Don't take your local florist for granted. (topresume.com)
In a recent column in the Journal of Family Ministry, theologian Wendy Wright recounts shopping for florists for the wedding of her daughter, who wanted bouquets of gladiolas and native prairie grasses. (religion-online.org)