noun
bouquet
boo-KAY
noun
1
A bunch of flowers, especially one arranged decoratively.
"The bride carried a bouquet of white roses."
2
The characteristic aroma of a wine.
"The sommelier praised the wine's rich, fruity bouquet."
How to Use Bouquet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bunch of flowers, or the smell/aroma of a wine.
Common pairings
wedding bouquet
a bouquet of flowers
the bouquet of a wine
Word Forms
bouquets plural, Bouquets plural
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Etymology
From French bouquet, ultimately from a word for "grove" or "thicket" — a small cluster of plants.