bouquet

noun

bou·​quet bō-ˈkā How to pronounce bouquet (audio) bü- How to pronounce bouquet (audio)
Synonyms of bouquet
1
a
: flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay
b
: medley
a bouquet of songs
2
: compliment
3
a
: a distinctive and characteristic fragrance (as of wine)
The wine has a lovely bouquet.
b
: a subtle aroma or quality (as of an artistic performance)

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Examples of bouquet in a Sentence

The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses. The wine has a lovely bouquet.
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Greene could be seen wearing a white gown with lace cap sleeves, holding a bouquet of white, pink and red roses. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Afternoon tea time in the mirror room is an event for guests, locals and other visitors eager to take in the massive bouquets, plush sofas, Champagne bar, and of course, mirrors. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Part of what makes calla lilies look so dynamic in a bouquet is their long, graceful stems. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 July 2026 This beautiful bouquet of aromatics, smoke, and other notes was enough for our tasters to deem Del Maguey the sipper’s mezcal. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouquet

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French boucquet "grove, thicket, bunch of flowers," going back to Old French (Norman & Picard) bosquet "thicket," from Old French bos, bois, bosc "grove, forest, wood (the material)" + -et -et entry 1 — more at boiserie

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of bouquet was in 1701

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouquet. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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