Boutonniere

Pronunciation: /buːˈtɒnɪər/

Definitions of boutonniere

noun a small flower or bouquet worn on the lapel of a suit jacket

Example Sentences

A1 A boutonniere is a small flower or decoration worn on the lapel of a suit jacket.

A2 At weddings, the groom and groomsmen often wear matching boutonnieres.

B1 She pinned a colorful boutonniere on her date's jacket for prom.

B2 The florist created custom boutonnieres for the entire bridal party.

C1 The boutonniere was intricately designed with a mix of exotic flowers and greenery.

C2 The boutonniere added a touch of elegance to his formal attire for the awards ceremony.

Examples of boutonniere in a Sentence

formal The groomsmen each wore a boutonniere on their lapels.

informal I need to remember to pick up a boutonniere for prom.

slang Check out the cool boutonniere on that dude's suit!

figurative The boutonniere of success for her was when she landed her dream job.

Grammatical Forms of boutonniere

• past tense: boutonniereed
• plural: boutonnieres
• comparative: more boutonniere
• superlative: most boutonniere
• present tense: boutonniere
• future tense: will boutonniere
• perfect tense: have boutonniereed
• continuous tense: is boutonniereing
• singular: boutonniere
• positive degree: boutonniere
• infinitive: to boutonniere
• gerund: boutonniereing
• participle: boutonniereed

Origin and Evolution of boutonniere

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'boutonniere' originated from French, derived from the word 'bouton', meaning 'button'.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a small flower or ornament worn in the buttonhole of a man's jacket, the term 'boutonniere' has evolved to also include a similar decoration worn by women and is commonly used for formal occasions like weddings and proms.