floral
adjective
flo·ral
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Definition of floral
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display a floral design
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity
floral
nounDefinition of floral (Entry 2 of 2)
: a design or picture in which flowers predominate
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Examples of floral in a Sentence
Adjective
a floral pattern in wallpaper The wine has a floral aroma.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
In an era where IPAs are trending fruitier and— to be honest, muddier — the Alchemist gives it to you straight: floral, tropical, bracing. — Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, "5 beers to enjoy in Vermont," 20 Aug. 2019 Fine arts and handmade crafts available will range from watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, drawing, printmaking to fiber work, floral, glass, jewelry, soap, metal work, photography, pottery, basketry, ceramics, sculpture, and woodworking. — Rachel Steffan, baltimoresun.com, "Something for everyone at Havre de Grace Art Show this weekend," 14 Aug. 2019 This beer ale is floral, drawing botanicals from being aged in vermouth barrels. — Andre Meunier, oregonlive.com, "I tried 17 beers at the Oregon Brewers Festival; here’s how they rate," 25 July 2019 Since 1991, George Shea, has served as announcer for the competition, often introducing competitors in an overly floral, irreverent style. — Currie Engel, Time, "Joey Chestnut Claims 12th Title at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest," 4 July 2019 All that exertion results in a floral, spongy-looking cloud that takes no effort to inhale. — Bill Addison, latimes.com, "Choose your own dining adventure at stunning new Auburn," 3 July 2019 His blends, which range from fruity to floral, piney to pungent, are even curated at times to the tastes of a customer. — CBS News, "The Dish: Lior Lev Sercarz, the "King of Spices"," 22 June 2019 Daisy Love — the fragrance — is much more complex; in addition to the cloudberries, the floral-meets-gourmand scent features notes of petals from the daisy tree, and a dry down of driftwood and cashmere musks. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Marc Jacobs Beauty Launches Enamored Lip Gloss Inspired by the New Daisy Love Fragrance," 8 Aug. 2018 The Japonesque floral arrangements are by Caroline O’Donnell of Wildfolk Studio in Somerville. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Turning a drab master bedroom into an airy oasis," 9 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The 11-piece range features a variety of vibrant shades and party-ready florals and butterfly prints. — Ashley Rushford, Essence, "ESSENCE Best In Black Fashion Awards: Meet The 2019 Change Agent Award Nominees," 4 Sep. 2019 Reach out to a local hospital an organization like ReFlower and donate your florals. — Tanya Edwards, BostonGlobe.com, "Blue, pink — or green? How to throw an eco-friendly baby shower," 15 Aug. 2019 Here, Bromberg Hawkings shares her favorite summer floral arranging tips and the best piece of advice Tom Ford ever gave her. — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "Summer Floral Tips from Flowerbx, Tom Ford's Go-To Florist," 15 July 2019 Some of the most directional designs favor twists on traditional florals and riffs on rainforests and tropical getaways. — Bonnie Mccarthy, latimes.com, "Cultivating Style: The no-fail way to live with plants," 15 June 2019 These uplifting new fragrances play to the warmest season with classic, fresh florals and zesty, citrus notes that instantly lighten your mood. — Allure, "The 14 Best Summer Fragrances for Any Occasion," 11 June 2019 For fall florals, the palette gets a bit more autumnal, with grounds in flame orange, rust or navy. — Sharon Graubard, courant.com, "Fashion report: Cool classics for fall," 15 Aug. 2019 Their florist, Pollen Floral Design, donates post-party flowers to nonprofit fund-raising groups, community dinners, and volunteer workshops that transform florals into bedside arrangements for nursing homes, hospices, and hospitals. — Hilary Sheinbaum, BostonGlobe.com, "Something borrowed, something green," 28 June 2019 The clothes come in earthy tones and folky florals that speak to that dreamy, western vibe. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Madewell's Fall '18 Collection​ Solves All Your Transitional Dressing Dilemmas," 25 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'floral.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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floral
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of floral
: of or relating to flowers
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floral
adjective
flo·ral
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Kids Definition of floral
: of or relating to flowers
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