florist
noun
flo·rist ˈflȯr-ist 
ˈflär-
: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
floristry
ˈflȯr-ə-strē
noun ˈflär-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Both florist and garden mums make excellent container plants. 
Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Soak a piece of florist's foam in water; tuck in the bowl. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Bigleaf hydrangeas are the classic florist types of hydrangea that everyone loves, but not everyone can grow. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 But Patrick and his groomsmen, along with the wedding’s DJ, and florist, were stuck on a dock in Boston due to a mechanical issue with the vessel that was supposed to carry them to the island. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Granted, a florist may not be the typical shopping destination for track fans and athletes and coaches. oregonlive, 27 July 2022 But she's just been to a florist because her treatments make her kind of see colors more intensely. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 July 2022 Having served the community for almost a century, the florist has generations of clients that continue to support the business. Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2022 Elements of the florist’s former location remain at the smaller 1,200-square-foot store, including its classic brick façade and hanging plants. Annie Probert, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 See More
Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Soak a piece of florist's foam in water; tuck in the bowl. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Bigleaf hydrangeas are the classic florist types of hydrangea that everyone loves, but not everyone can grow. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 But Patrick and his groomsmen, along with the wedding’s DJ, and florist, were stuck on a dock in Boston due to a mechanical issue with the vessel that was supposed to carry them to the island. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Granted, a florist may not be the typical shopping destination for track fans and athletes and coaches. oregonlive, 27 July 2022 But she's just been to a florist because her treatments make her kind of see colors more intensely. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 July 2022 Having served the community for almost a century, the florist has generations of clients that continue to support the business. Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2022 Elements of the florist’s former location remain at the smaller 1,200-square-foot store, including its classic brick façade and hanging plants. Annie Probert, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
earlier, "one expert at growing flowers, one knowledgeable about flowers," from Latin flōr-, flōs flower entry 1 + -ist entry 1
First Known Use
1781, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
florist
noun
flo·rist ˈflȯr-əst
: a person who sells flowers and houseplants