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floral

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adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl How to pronounce floral (audio)
Synonyms of floralnext
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

Synonyms of floral

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective a floral pattern in wallpaper The wine has a floral aroma.
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Adjective
Blriet Aromatherapy Shower Steamers These shower steamers turn everyday showers into a spa moment with soothing essential oils and floral details — no bathtub required. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 While floral block prints are poised to become a darling of the wallpaper world in the year ahead, Rees says large-scale florals might create a distracting or chaotic feel that’s definitely not on the menu in 2026. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
Throughout the collection, references to the historic Fortaleza Ozama and florals featured throughout, incorporated into dress designs and more. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026 L'Or is a gorgeous fragrance for anyone who likes a scent that balances notes of florals and citrus. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 14 Jan. 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of floral was in 1742

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Cite this Entry

“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

floral

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

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