Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of florist
"The local florists were all out of stock because everyone ordered fresh bouquets for Mother's Day."
In plain English: Florists are people who sell and arrange fresh flowers for customers.
"The florists arranged beautiful bouquets for the wedding."
Usage: Florists are professionals who grow, design, and sell flowers and floral arrangements. Use this term to refer specifically to the people in the trade, not the flowers themselves or the shops they run.
Derived from the Latin flos meaning flower, this term originally referred to those who sell or cultivate blossoms. It evolved through Old French before entering English in the 16th century with its current plural sense.