floral

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adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl How to pronounce floral (audio)
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1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
a floral aroma
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity

floral

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noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

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Adjective a floral pattern in wallpaper The wine has a floral aroma.
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Adjective
Many attendees opted for all-black as well as strapless gowns, and off-the-shoulder dresses elevated by dark jewels, floral patterns, and mixed textures. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Lawrence’s gown showcased delicate floral detailing similar to de Ramon’s most recent London look. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
Although bright whites dominate the hotel’s design, the warmth of unvarnished wood furniture does much to temper its starkness, and judicious use of pops of colour – fresh greens, yellows and florals – gives visual interest to the luxe space. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 The idea is to steer clear of anything too twee or cutesy, instead opting for florals with a little personality. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floral

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

(sense 1) borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin flōrālis "blooming, like a flower," going back to Latin, "of the goddess Flora or her festival" (also neuter plural flōrālia as noun, "flower gardens"), from Flōra "the goddess Flora" + -ālis -al entry 1; (sense 2) flora + -al entry 1 — more at flora

Noun

derivative of floral entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of floral was in 1742

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“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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floral

adjective
flo·​ral
ˈflōr-əl, 
ˈflȯr-
: of or relating to flowers or a flora
a floral pattern in wallpaper
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