Boutique

Pronunciation: /buːˈtiːk/

Definitions of boutique

noun a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a dress from a boutique.

A2 She enjoys shopping at small boutiques for unique clothing.

B1 The boutique specializes in handmade jewelry.

B2 The boutique owner carefully curates the items for sale.

C1 The boutique's exclusive collection attracts high-end clientele.

C2 The boutique's minimalist design aesthetic sets it apart from other stores.

Examples of boutique in a Sentence

formal The boutique offers a curated selection of high-end designer clothing.

informal I love shopping at that boutique downtown; they always have the cutest clothes.

slang Let's hit up the boutique for some new threads.

figurative Her boutique of ideas was always overflowing with creativity.

Grammatical Forms of boutique

• past tense: boutiqued
• plural: boutiques
• comparative: more boutique
• superlative: most boutique
• present tense: boutiques
• future tense: will boutique
• perfect tense: have boutiqued
• continuous tense: is boutiquing
• singular: boutique
• positive degree: boutique
• infinitive: to boutique
• gerund: boutiquing
• participle: boutiqued

Origin and Evolution of boutique

First Known Use: 1767 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'boutique' originated from the Old French word 'botique' which came from the Greek word 'apothēkē' meaning a storehouse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small shop specializing in fashionable clothing or accessories, the term 'boutique' has evolved to encompass a variety of specialty stores offering unique and curated items in various industries.