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bouquet

(boʊkeɪ, buː-)
Word forms: plural bouquets
1. countable noun
A bouquet is a bunch of flowers which is attractively arranged.
The woman carried a bouquet of dried violets. [+ of]
Synonyms: bunch of flowers, spray, garland, wreath More Synonyms of bouquet
2. variable noun
The bouquet of something, especially wine, is the pleasant smell that it has.
...a Sicilian wine with a bouquet of cloves.
Synonyms: aroma, smell, scent, perfume More Synonyms of bouquet

bouquet in British English

noun
1. (bəʊˈkeɪ, buː-)
a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one
2.  Also called: nose (buːˈkeɪ)
the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur
3. 
a compliment or expression of praise
Word origin
C18: from French: thicket, from Old French bosc forest, wood, probably of Germanic origin; see bush1

bouquet in American English

(boʊˈkeɪ; also, and for 2 usually, buˈkeɪ)
noun
1. 
a bunch of cut flowers
2. 
a fragrant smell or aroma; esp., the characteristic aroma of a wine or brandy
SIMILAR WORDS:  scent
Word origin
Fr, a plume, nosegay, older bosquet < OFr boschet: see bosket

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bouquet

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Examples of 'bouquet' in a sentence
bouquet

That is not to be sniffed at, unlike the bouquet of flowers he received.
The Sun (2017)
Think of the cost of a few bouquets of flowers - expensive and temporary, but surely worth it.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A bouquet of flowers, on the other hand, is something it does send.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Moments earlier a bouquet of white roses and lilies were delivered to the house.
The Sun (2010)
They bring her potted plants and floral bouquets.
Christianity Today (2000)
Luck arrives carrying a bouquet of red roses.
The Sun (2011)
Nice floral bouquet and light pink colour.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
Few songs failed to hammer home the message that life is rarely a bouquet of roses.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
 Floral bouquets and messages have been placed at the site where the schoolgirl died.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
She was parked illegally but only planned to hand over a bouquet of flowers and spend ten minutes inside.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
With a dark green colour and a bouquet of wild flowers the body of the wine lasts well in the mouth.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
When the concert was finished, he had a huge bouquet of flowers delivered to me backstage.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It was empty yesterday, but one woman arrived with a bouquet of flowers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's a little bit like holding up a bouquet of flowers in a gunfight.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
First Lady receives bouquet of red roses.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Very pronounced floral bouquet, appealing sweet fruit and retaining a lightness that enhances the overall flavour.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
Some acidity and a lightly floral bouquet make it open, mellow and friendly.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
I was given a letter of apology and a large bouquet of flowers.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
BA has apologised and sent you a bouquet of flowers.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
With her would be opera glasses, sweets and a bouquet of the flowers for which she was identified.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He has been so much abroad, where it is such a common compliment to send bouquets to young ladies.
Elizabeth Gaskell Wives and Daughters (1864)
Classical sculptures, chandeliers, great bouquets of red roses in crystal vases.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)

In other languages
bouquet

British English: bouquet /ˈbuːkeɪ/ NOUN
flowers A bouquet is a bunch of flowers arranged in an attractive way.
...a bouquet of red roses.
  • American English: bouquet
  • Arabic: بَاقَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: buquê
  • Chinese: 花束
  • Croatian: buket
  • Czech: kytice
  • Danish: buket
  • Dutch: boeket
  • European Spanish: ramo
  • Finnish: kukkakimppu
  • French: bouquet
  • German: Strauß Blumen
  • Greek: μπουκέτο
  • Italian: mazzo di fiori
  • Japanese: ブーケ
  • Korean: 꽃다발
  • Norwegian: bukett
  • Polish: bukiet
  • European Portuguese: ramo de flores
  • Romanian: buchet
  • Russian: букет
  • Latin American Spanish: ramo
  • Swedish: bukett
  • Thai: ช่อดอกไม้
  • Turkish: buket
  • Ukrainian: букет
  • Vietnamese: bó hoa
British English: bouquet NOUN
smell The bouquet of something, especially wine, is the pleasant smell that it has.
...a wine with a light red color and a bouquet of cloves.
  • American English: bouquet
  • Brazilian Portuguese: buquê
  • Chinese: 芳香
  • European Spanish: aroma
  • French: bouquet
  • German: Bukett
  • Italian: bouquet
  • Japanese: 良い香り
  • Korean: 향미
  • European Portuguese: bouquet
  • Latin American Spanish: aroma

Chinese translation of 'bouquet'

bouquet

(ˈbukeɪ)

n

  1. (c) [of flowers] 束 (shù)
  2. (c/u) [of wine] 芳香 (fāngxiāng)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a bunch of flowers, esp. a large carefully arranged one
a bouquet of dried violets
Synonyms
bunch of flowers
spray
a small spray of freesias
garland
They wore garlands of summer flowers in their hair.
wreath
She wore a wreath of jasmine flowers in her hair.
posy
the old-fashioned Victorian posy she carried
buttonhole
corsage
nosegay
In Greece, marjoram is considered to be lucky and is used in bridal garlands and nosegays.
boutonniere
2 (noun) 
Definition
the aroma of wine
a perfume with a bouquet of lavender and rose
Synonyms
aroma
the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread
smell
the smell of freshly baked bread
scent
She could smell the scent of her mother's lacquer.
perfume
the perfume of roses
fragrance
a shrubby plant with a strong fragrance
savour
The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character.
odour
the faint odour of garlic on his breath
redolence

Additional synonyms

in the sense of fragrance
Definition
a pleasant smell
a shrubby plant with a strong fragrance
Synonyms
scent,
smell,
perfume,
bouquet,
aroma,
balm,
sweet smell,
sweet odour,
redolence,
fragrancy
in the sense of garland
Definition
a wreath of flowers and leaves worn round the head or neck or hung up
They wore garlands of summer flowers in their hair.
Synonyms
wreath,
band,
bays,
crown,
honours,
loop,
laurels,
festoon,
coronet,
coronal,
chaplet
in the sense of nosegay
Definition
a small bunch of flowers
In Greece, marjoram is considered to be lucky and is used in bridal garlands and nosegays.
Synonyms
posy,
spray,
bouquet,
corsage

Nearby words of
bouquet

  • bounds
  • bountiful
  • bounty
  • bouquet
  • bourgeois
  • bourn
  • bout

Synonyms of 'bouquet'

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