bouquet
noun
bou·quet bō-ˈkā 
bü-
bü- 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)
Synonyms
- bob [Scottish]
- nosegay
- posy
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Example Sentences
The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses. The wine has a lovely bouquet.
Recent Examples on the Web Or a brooch depicting a botanical bouquet created in pietra dura, a Florentine specialty? 
Lynn Yaeger, Town & Country, 24 Aug. 2022 Stacked books and magazines and a colorful bouquet add texture and height to the display. Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 Would people living in the middle of utter devastation care about a bouquet? Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 More unique than a classic bouquet, these pink and purple lilies come in a gray wooden planter that gives off a rustic-chic vibe. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 The Flower Thrower—of a masked protester about to launch a bouquet like it’s a grenade? Maya Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 Dressed in ingredients and garnishes selected by Rembert, the custom cocktail was launched in a full bouquet at the Gansevoort Hotel rooftop in New York City on Jul 13, 2022. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Fran Drescher receives a beautiful bouquet while arriving in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Aug. 3. People Staff, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2022 Unlike a bouquet of flowers, these adorable indoor plants will keep on growing, just like your affection. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 See More
Lynn Yaeger, Town & Country, 24 Aug. 2022 Stacked books and magazines and a colorful bouquet add texture and height to the display. Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 Would people living in the middle of utter devastation care about a bouquet? Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 More unique than a classic bouquet, these pink and purple lilies come in a gray wooden planter that gives off a rustic-chic vibe. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 The Flower Thrower—of a masked protester about to launch a bouquet like it’s a grenade? Maya Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 Dressed in ingredients and garnishes selected by Rembert, the custom cocktail was launched in a full bouquet at the Gansevoort Hotel rooftop in New York City on Jul 13, 2022. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Fran Drescher receives a beautiful bouquet while arriving in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Aug. 3. People Staff, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2022 Unlike a bouquet of flowers, these adorable indoor plants will keep on growing, just like your affection. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Phrases Containing bouquet
Kids Definition
bouquet
noun
bou·quet bō-ˈkā
bü-
: a bunch of flowers
bouquet
noun
1
as in garland
a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- garland
- posy
- nosegay
- bob
- corsage
- boutonniere
- arrangement
- lei
2
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet Synonyms & Similar Words
- scent
- fragrance
- aroma
- fragrancy
- perfume
- attar
- balm
- incense
- spice
- redolence
- otto
- essence
- odor
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stench
- stink
- fetor
- malodor
- reek
3
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats Synonyms & Similar Words
- tribute
- compliment
- eulogy
- valentine
- salutation
- commendation
- citation
- panegyric
- homage
- paean
- encomium
- kudo
- accolade
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- insult
- affront
- epithet
- barb
- dart
- slur
- slight
- put-down
- dig