boutonniere

Groom's jacket flower

A boutonniere is a small flower or cluster of flowers worn in a man's lapel buttonhole, typically at formal occasions like weddings, proms, or funerals.

The flower—often a rose, carnation, or orchid—is usually pinned to the left lapel: His boutonniere matched her corsage.

wedding

lapel

Jacket's front fold

pinning · nuptials · ceremony · reception · ringbearer · tuxedo · suit · rehearsal · vows · engagement

floral

rose

Stood up, or fragrant bloom

lily · daisy · ranunculus · peony · stephanotis · freesia · bloom · petal · stem · florist

style

dapper

Neatly and stylishly dressed

elegant · refined · debonair · chic · polished · suave · stylish · tasteful · fashionable · smart

occasion

prom

High school formal dance

debutante · ball · banquet · pageant · anniversary · commemoration · celebration · honoree · dance · soiree

construction

pinning

Fastening with pointed fasteners

  • wiredElectrically connected or jittery
  • wrappedCovered in material
  • stemPlant's central axis

ribbon · tape · backing · holder · magnetic · fresh · silk · dried · preserved · fern

Categories
Opposites
formality of adornment

boutonniereunadorned

Lacking decoration or ornament

plain

gendered formal floral accessories

boutonnierecorsage

Wearable formal occasion flowers

wrist corsage · bridal bouquet · bouquet · nosegay · flower crown

formality/occasion

boutonniereeveryday wear

Ordinary daily clothing

Family

boutonnieres

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G