flower-girl
Definition
- Noun:
- A young female attendant at a wedding: "flower-girl" refers to a girl, typically a child, who carries flowers or scatters flower petals during a wedding ceremony, often preceding the bride.
- A woman who sells flowers: "flower-girl" can also denote a female vendor of flowers, particularly in a market or public setting.
Usage Examples
- (The young attendant performed her role in the wedding.)
- (A woman selling flowers as her occupation.)
Advanced Usage
- "Flower-girl" in cultural context: In modern weddings, the flower-girl is often a relative of the bride or groom, symbolizing innocence and the beauty of the occasion.
- The flower-girl wore a white dress and carried a bouquet of roses. (The child's attire and prop are part of the wedding tradition.)
Variants and Related Words
- Flower (n): the reproductive structure of a plant, often colorful and fragrant.
- She picked a flower from the garden. (A single bloom.)
- Girl (n): a female child or young woman.
- The girl smiled at her friends. (A young female person.)
Synonyms
- Bridal attendant: a person who assists in a wedding ceremony (specific to the wedding context).
- Florist: a person who sells or arranges flowers (for the commercial sense).
Related Idioms
- "Flower girl" (as a fixed term): The phrase is used without variation; no common idioms exist with "flower-girl" itself.
Phrasal Verbs
- None directly associated with "flower-girl" as a compound noun.
Additional Notes
- The term "flower-girl" is primarily used in American English for the wedding role; in British English, "page boy" is used for a male counterpart, while "flower-girl" remains common for the female role.