bouquet
gb/bukˈeɪ/ us/bukˈeɪ/
B1
English
~ 9900
csokor, virágcsokor, buké, dicséretek sora
NOUN
B1
1
csokor
A2
virágcsokor
A2
Usage pattern:
a bouquet of [flowers]
He handed her a bouquet of red roses for their anniversary.
Az évfordulójukra egy csokor vörös rózsát nyújtott át neki.
The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies down the aisle.
A menyasszony egy csokor fehér liliommal vonult végig a sorok között.
We bought a bright spring bouquet to cheer up the hospital room.
After the ceremony, the bride tossed her bouquet to the unmarried guests.
The florist created a custom bouquet to match the bridesmaids' dresses.
Learner examples
She got a big bouquet for her birthday.
A születésnapjára egy nagy virágcsokrot kapott.
The bride is holding a beautiful bouquet.
A menyasszony egy gyönyörű csokrot tart a kezében.
He gave his mother a bouquet of pink flowers.
I put the bouquet in a glass with water.
We saw many bouquets in the flower shop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bouquet' with 'bucket' because the words sound similar. A 'bouquet' is flowers; a 'bucket' is a container, often plastic or metal. Some learners also try to use 'bouquet' for any group of things (for example, 'a bouquet of pens'); this is only used figuratively and is much less common than for flowers.
Meaning
an arranged bunch of flowers
Collocations
bouquet of flowers
|bridal bouquet
|wedding bouquet
|toss the bouquet
|beautiful bouquet
|bouquet garni
Synonyms
bunch of flowers (More general and informal; does not always suggest careful arrangement.)
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flower arrangement (Emphasizes design and display, often in a vase rather than held in the hands.)
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posy (Usually smaller and somewhat old-fashioned or BrE; often used for small, simple bouquets.)
Antonyms
single flower (Contrasts a group of flowers with only one flower given or displayed alone.)
Themes
daily life
|relationships
|celebrations
|daily_life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of cut flowers tied or held together in a nice way, usually as a gift or for a special event.
An attractively arranged bunch of cut flowers, often given as a gift or carried on a special occasion.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
buké
C1
Usage pattern:
[something] has a [adjective] bouquet
This aged Bordeaux has a rich bouquet of dark berries and spice.
Ennek az érlelt bordeaux-i bornak gazdag bukéja van, sötét bogyós gyümölcsök és fűszerek jegyeivel.
The wine's bouquet opened up after a few minutes in the glass.
A bor bukéja néhány perc után kibontakozott a pohárban.
A strong oak bouquet dominates the nose of this chardonnay.
The sommelier described the bouquet as floral, with notes of citrus and honey.
Temperature can greatly affect how you experience a wine's bouquet.
Learner examples
This wine has a very strong bouquet.
Ennek a bornak nagyon erőteljes a bukéja.
The bouquet of this wine is light and fruity.
Ennek a bornak könnyű, gyümölcsös a bukéja.
He smelled the bouquet before he tasted the wine.
The bouquet becomes better when the wine has time to breathe.
She likes red wine with a rich bouquet.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'bouquet' in this sense means only 'smell'. In wine language, it usually refers to the complex smell and related flavor that develop together, not just any simple smell. Also, some learners overuse this word with everyday drinks like soda or juice, where 'smell' or 'aroma' is more natural.
Meaning
wine's characteristic smell and taste
Collocations
rich bouquet
|fruity bouquet
|delicate bouquet
|complex bouquet
|aromatic bouquet
|full bouquet
Synonyms
aroma (General word for pleasant smell; not limited to wine but often used in food and drink descriptions.)
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nose (Specialist wine-tasting term focusing mainly on the smell, slightly more technical than 'bouquet'.)
Antonyms
odor (Suggests an unpleasant or unwanted smell, the opposite of the pleasant, desirable 'bouquet' in wine.)
Themes
food
|leisure
|science
|food_drink
Definition
The special, nice smell and taste of wine, especially when the wine is good or has been stored for some time.
The complex, distinctive smell and combined aroma–flavor of a wine, especially as it develops with age.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
a bouquet of [praise/compliments]
The new policy won a bouquet of praise from environmental groups.
Az új irányelv elismerések sorát kapta a környezetvédő szervezetektől.
After the performance, the director received a bouquet of compliments from the audience.
Az előadás után a rendező dicséretek sorát kapta a közönségtől.
Her book drew a bouquet of positive reviews in the national press.
The campaign attracted both bouquets and brickbats from political commentators.
Online users offered a bouquet of appreciative comments about the charity's work.
Learner examples
The singer got a bouquet of praise after the show.
Az énekes rengeteg dicséretet kapott a műsor után.
The teacher received a bouquet of compliments from her students.
A tanár sok dicséretet kapott a diákjaitól.
The movie got a bouquet of good reviews.
The team earned a bouquet of kind words from fans.
The chef enjoyed a bouquet of positive comments about his new dish.
Common mistake:
Learners may assume this figurative use is common in everyday speech, but it is mostly found in writing, especially in news or reviews. It is also easy to confuse with the normal flower meaning; in this sense, there are no real flowers, only words of praise.
Meaning
a group of compliments
Collocations
a bouquet of praise
|a bouquet of compliments
|win bouquets
|receive bouquets
|showers of bouquets
|bouquets and brickbats
Synonyms
praise (More common and direct; 'bouquet' suggests a collection and is more figurative and formal.)
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compliments (Focuses on individual positive remarks; 'bouquet' emphasizes many compliments together.)
Antonyms
criticism (Represents negative comments, the opposite of positive comments or praise.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Many nice words of praise given to a person, often by different people.
A collection of compliments or expressions of praise, often received from several people or sources.
Grammar
Dictionary form
bouquet
IPA
GB/bukˈeɪ/
US/bukˈeɪ/
Syllables & stress
bou - quet (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quet)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: bouquet
- Plural: bouquets
Word family
Forms
bouquets
noun
Related words
Expressions
a bouquet of [something]
1/ə bukˈeɪ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
figurative group of similar things
A formal way to say that there are many similar things together, spoken of as one group, not always real flowers.
Examples
- The city offers a bouquet of cultural events every summer.
- The new phone comes with a bouquet of useful features.
- The speech contained a bouquet of promises to young voters.
bouquet garni
1/bukˈeɪ ɡˈɑɹni/
fixed phrase
technical
bundle of herbs for cooking
A small bunch of herbs that are tied together and put into soup or sauce while it cooks, to give it more flavor.
Examples
- Add a bouquet garni to the pot and remove it before serving the stew.
- The recipe calls for a bouquet garni made of parsley, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Using a bouquet garni makes it easy to take the herbs out after cooking.
catch the bouquet
1/kˈæt͡ʃ ðə bukˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
guest catches thrown bouquet
To be the person who takes the bride's bouquet in their hands when she throws it at the wedding party.
Examples
- Tradition says that whoever catches the bouquet will be the next to get married.
- She jumped high and managed to catch the bouquet.
- All the single guests lined up, hoping to catch the bouquet.
toss the bouquet
1/tˈɔs ðə bukˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
bride throws her bouquet
At a wedding party, for the bride to throw her bouquet back over her shoulder to a group of guests, usually unmarried women.
Examples
- After the cake cutting, the bride got ready to toss the bouquet.
- Everyone gathered on the dance floor to watch her toss the bouquet.
- She decided not to toss the bouquet and instead gave it to her grandmother.
bridal bouquet
1/bɹˈaɪdəl bukˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
flowers carried by the bride
A group of flowers that a bride holds in her hands at the wedding.
Examples
- The florist matched the table flowers to the bridal bouquet.
- Her bridal bouquet was made of white roses and baby's breath.
- She tossed her bridal bouquet to the single guests at the reception.
- They chose blue ribbons to match the bridal bouquet with the groom's tie.
- The florist showed them several styles for the bridal bouquet.