boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbü-tə-ˈnir 
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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Includes bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party, centerpieces, and other decorative florals.
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Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The pair, who tied the knot back in 2014, dazzled on the red carpet in coordinating — and colorful — looks.
Brody, 45, wore a teal suit accessorized with a black bow tie and a white rose boutonniere on the lapel of his blazer.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, her groom wore a light-colored suit by P. Johnson, a dark pair of loafers and a light pink boutonniere that matched Heine’s gown.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
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Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The pair, who tied the knot back in 2014, dazzled on the red carpet in coordinating — and colorful — looks.
Brody, 45, wore a teal suit accessorized with a black bow tie and a white rose boutonniere on the lapel of his blazer.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, her groom wore a light-colored suit by P. Johnson, a dark pair of loafers and a light pink boutonniere that matched Heine’s gown.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boutonniere. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbüt-ᵊn-ˈi(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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