bouquet

Plural: bouquets

Noun

• An arrangement of flowers, or a complex scent or flavor.
• an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
• a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
• A bunch of cut flowers.
• A decoratively arranged bunch of something.
• The scent of a particular wine.
• The middle note of a perfume.
• A compliment or expression of praise.
• A bouquet of circles.
• The reserve of cards in the game of Flower Garden and variations.
• The ninth Lenormand card, sometimes called Flowers instead.

Examples

• Each table was adorned with a bouquet of giant balloons.
• For my birthday I received two bouquets.
• Her perfectly placed BOUQUET of letters scored big, a true work of art.
• The remarkable flower bouquet lasts for hours until it dissolves into a sweet vanilla smell.
• This Bordeaux has an interesting bouquet.

Synonyms

corsage, fragrance, fragrancy, nosegay, posy, redolence, sweetness

Related Words

ambush, bouquet garni, bush, corsage, nosegay, posy