floral

1 of 2

adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or depicting flowers

a floral display

a floral design

2

: of or relating to a flora

floral diversity

floral

2 of 2

noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Synonyms

Adjective

• flowered
• flowery

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective

a floral pattern in wallpaper

The wine has a floral aroma.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The aroma is herbaceous and sweet, imparting delicate floral hints. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

The show will also showcase camellias in floral arrangements and educational presentations to highlight camellia care and varieties. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025

Noun

Instead of being emblazoned with a fabric composed of florals which was seen at the house’s show this custom look was different. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025

Now, guests are welcomed with bold pops of red and fresh florals inspired by the American Beauty Rose, Caroline Astor’s favorite flower, in the lobby. —Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

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

Phrases Containing floral

• floral envelope
• floral tribute

Kids Definition

floral

adjective

flo·​ral

ˈflōr-əl,

ˈflȯr-

: of or relating to flowers or a flora

a floral pattern in wallpaper