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flower boy

flower boy

3.8
A young boy who walks in a wedding scattering petals
  • noun
  • /ˈflaʊər bɔɪ/
translation icon : paje
  • The flower boy walked down the aisle, scattering petals ahead of the bride.

Examples

  • At his cousin's wedding, Sam was thrilled to be chosen as the flower boy.

  • Some ceremonies include both a flower boy and a flower girl for added charm.

  • The flower boy walked gracefully down the aisle.

  • Can you spot the flower boy in the wedding photos?

  • At his cousin's wedding, Sam was thrilled to be chosen as the flower boy.

  • The flower boy walked down the aisle, scattering petals ahead of the bride.

  • Some ceremonies include both a flower boy and a flower girl for added charm.

Synonyms

flower girl
vsflower boy
7 2.1

A young girl who walks before the bride at a wedding and drops flower petals

is the male counterpart performing the same flower duties
pageboy
vsflower boy
5.9

A young boy who walks in a wedding and carries rings or flowers

focuses specifically on carrying flowers or scattering petals

Surface Forms

flower boy singular
flower boys plural

Morphology

flower + boy

The noun 'flower' carries senses of delicacy, beauty or blossoming, so a learner who knows both words could plausibly infer this refers to a boy noted for prettiness or a delicate appearance. However, the specific cultural nuance — fashionable, often androgynous admiration in pop culture — is a pragmatic/cultural extension not fully predictable from the parts alone, so the phrase is only partially transparent to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Flower boy comes from weddings where a young boy walks before the bride carrying flowers or scattering petals, giving a clear, simple picture of the role. So it means 'a young boy who carries flowers or scatters petals in a wedding procession'.