bouquet

/ˈbuːkeɪ/ /buːˈkeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small collection of flowers, foliage, or other materials, usually gathered together and arranged in a decorative way, often given as a gift or used to decorate a room.

“She bought a beautiful bouquet of roses for her mother’s birthday.”

2. noun

a collection of things, such as ideas, emotions, or experiences, that are grouped together and have a particular quality or character.

“The bouquet of emotions that flooded her heart as she read the letter.”

3. verb

to decorate or embellish something with flowers or other materials.

“The florist will bouquets the wedding arch with fresh flowers.”

4. verb

to gather or collect things, such as ideas or experiences, and arrange them in a particular way.

“She bouquets her thoughts and ideas for the new project.”

Synonyms

  • arrangement
  • nosegay
  • posy

Antonyms

  • empty space
  • void