Boutonnieres Meaning in English
word · lemma: boutonniere
释义
A boutonniere is a small flower or bunch of flowers worn on the lapel of a suit jacket, usually at formal events like weddings or proms.
用法与细微差别
'Boutonniere' is borrowed from French and is most common in American English for formal occasions, not everyday wear. Often associated with weddings, proms, and other special events. The plural is 'boutonnieres'. Do not confuse with 'corsage,' which is usually for women.
例句
The groom wore white boutonnieres for the wedding.
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Many boys at the prom had red boutonnieres.
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The florist made beautiful boutonnieres for the ceremony.
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We pinned the boutonnieres just before heading out to the church.
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His dad helped everyone with their boutonnieres because nobody else knew how to do it.
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My friend forgot his boutonniere at home, so we made one with a flower from the garden.
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