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- [boo-teek]
- /buˈtik/
- /buːˈtiːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo-teek]
- /buˈtik/
Definitions of boutique word
- countable noun boutique A boutique is a small shop that sells fashionable clothes, shoes, or jewellery. 3
- noun boutique a shop, esp a small one selling fashionable clothes and other items 3
- noun boutique of or denoting a small specialized producer or business 3
- noun boutique (as modifier) 3
- noun boutique a small specialized stall or shopping area within a supermarket, esp selling fresh meat, seafood, etc 3
- noun boutique a small shop, or a small department in a store, where fashionable, usually expensive, clothes and other articles are sold 3
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Origin of boutique
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < French, Middle French, probably < Old Provençal botica, botiga (with Late Greek ē > ī) < Greek apothḗkē; see apothecary, bottega
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Parts of speech for Boutique
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
boutique popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
boutique usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for boutique
noun boutique
- booth — A booth is a small area separated from a larger public area by screens or thin walls where, for example, people can make a telephone call or vote in private.
- store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- franchise — a privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government: a franchise to operate a bus system.
- concession — If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict.
- shop — a retail store, especially a small one.
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