florist shop
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Definition
Noun: A retail establishment where flowers and ornamental plants are sold. It is a store specializing in cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants, and related accessories.
Usage
A "florist shop" is a specific type of store. You use this term to refer to the physical place of business. * You go to a florist shop. * You buy something from a florist shop. * You work at or in a florist shop.
Examples
- Noun:
- I need to stop by the florist shop to pick up a bouquet for the dinner party.
- The florist shop on the corner has the most beautiful orchids.
- She ordered a large wreath from the local florist shop.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply not just the retail space but also the business itself.
- He runs a successful florist shop downtown.
- It is often used interchangeably with the simpler term "florist," though "florist shop" is more explicit about the physical store.
Variants and Related Words
- Florist (noun):
- A person who sells and arranges cut flowers and plants.
- Ask the florist for her recommendation.
- A shop where flowers are sold (synonymous with "florist shop").
- I bought these at the florist.
- Flower shop (noun): A common synonym for "florist shop."
- Nursery (noun): A place where young plants and trees are grown for sale. While a nursery may sell ornamental plants, it is typically larger-scale and less focused on cut floral arrangements than a florist shop.
- Greenhouse (noun): A structure with transparent walls and roof for growing plants. A florist shop may have a greenhouse attached, but they are distinct concepts.
Synonyms
- Flower shop
- Florist (when referring to the establishment)
Related Phrases
- To call/phone a florist shop: To contact the store by telephone, often to place an order.
- I'll call the florist shop and have them deliver it.
- Local florist shop: Emphasizes a neighborhood or independently-owned business.
- Support your local florist shop.
Noun
- a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold