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boutique definition

bou·tique (bo̵̅o̅ tēk′; occas. bō-)

noun

  1. a small shop, or a small department in a store, where fashionable, usually expensive, clothes and other articles are sold
  2. a small, independent agency as for advertising or investments

Etymology: Fr < L apotheca: see apothecary

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boutique Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • browse: Shopping has itself become a leisure activity, geared as much to browsing boutiques and coffee shops as stocking up on baked beans.

Adjective modifier

  • chic: A chic online lingerie boutique selling luxurious new brands.

Modifies a noun

  • winery: Promoting smaller, boutique wineries from around the world.

Noun used with modifier

  • upmarket: George Street with its trendy and upmarket boutiques is a short walk away.
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