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I worked in a boutique after work, my second job, selling women's clothes. And that was a way of not just making money but meeting women. That was very exciting job. I loved that job.
Elie Tahari

Meaning of "boutique" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOUTIQUE

From French, probably from Old Provençal botica, ultimately from Greek apothēkē storehouse.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOUTIQUE

boutique  [buːˈtiːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOUTIQUE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Boutique is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOUTIQUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

boutique

Boutique

A boutique is a small shopping outlet, especially one that specializes in elite and fashionable items such as clothing and jewelry. The word is French for "shop", via Latin from Greek ἀποθήκη, "storehouse". The term entered into everyday English use in the late 1960s when, for a brief period, London was the centre of the fashion trade. Carnaby Street and the Kings Road were the focus of much media attention as home to the most fashionable boutiques of the era. Also referred to as lejolie boutique meaning beautiful sounding relaxed. Boutique is a beautiful version of a shop, and also a relaxed version of shop. It can also refer to a specialised firm such as a boutique investment bank or boutique law firm. The word is often used to describe a property in the independent section of the hotel market in order to distinguish themselves from larger chains. In such cases the establishments aim to convey the idea that the operation is elite and highly specialised. In the strictest sense of the word, boutiques would be one-of-a-kind but more generally speaking, some chains can be referred to as boutiques if they specialize in particular styles.

Definition of boutique in the English dictionary

The first definition of boutique in the dictionary is a shop, esp a small one selling fashionable clothes and other items. Other definition of boutique is of or denoting a small specialized producer or business. Boutique is also a small specialized stall or shopping area within a supermarket, esp selling fresh meat, seafood, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOUTIQUE


antique
ænˈtiːk
autocritique
ˌɔːtəʊkrɪˈtiːk
critique
krɪˈtiːk
machtpolitik
ˈmɑːxtˌpɒlɪtiːk
mystique
mɪˈstiːk
plastique
plæsˈtiːk
politique
ˌpɒlɪˈtiːk
pratique
ˈprætiːk
realpolitik
reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˈtiːk
steek
stiːk
teak
tiːk
teek
tiːk
triptyque
trɪpˈtiːk
Weltpolitik
ˈvɛltpolitiːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOUTIQUE

bourride
Bourse
boursier
boursin
bourtree
bouse
bousingken
boustrophedon
boustrophedonic
bousy
bout
boutade
boutiquey
bouton
boutonne
boutonniere
bouvardia
bouvier
Bouvier des Flandres
bouzouki

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOUTIQUE

applique
clique
corps diplomatique
domestique
dominique
fique
Iquique
Lalique
Loire-Atlantique
Martinique
Mozambique
oblique
physique
pique
sympathique
technique
the antique
unique
verd antique
veronique

Synonyms and antonyms of boutique in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «boutique» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOUTIQUE

Find out the translation of boutique to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boutique from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boutique» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

时尚精品小店
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

boutique
570 millions of speakers

English

boutique
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुटीक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوتيك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бутик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

butique
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সর্বাধুনিক ফ্যাশনের জিনিসপত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boutique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Butik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Boutique
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブティック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부티크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Boutique
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cửa hàng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बुटीक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

butik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

boutique
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

butik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бутик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de tip boutique
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπουτίκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boetiek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

butiks
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

boutique
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boutique

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUTIQUE»

The term «boutique» is very widely used and occupies the 3.462 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUTIQUE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «boutique» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «boutique» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boutique

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10 QUOTES WITH «BOUTIQUE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word boutique.
1
Rick Bragg
There are these boutique writers out there who think if they are not writing their novels sitting at a bistro with their laptops, then they're not real writers. That's ridiculous.
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Monika Chiang
I have a boutique in L.A. and travel there frequently. My visits always put me in a good mood. Maybe it's all the sunshine. I could totally live in L.A.
3
Amy Childs
It was a lot of hard work, but everyone loved my Amy Childs' Collection, so I decided to have a boutique as well as my salon. I love designing my own dresses, and everyone is loving the collection. I can't believe how well the boutique and the clothing online is going.
4
Amber Cope
We have an online clothing boutique called Pink Candy boutique that we manage in the midst of all of this, and trying to bring in different types of sponsors into NASCAR.
5
Zoey Deutch
My sister, mom and I all wear the same size, so I shop a lot at a boutique called 'my mother's closet' that is right down the hall from my bedroom. She has vintage Comme des Garcons dresses that I feel so elegant wearing.
6
Amanda Hearst
I'm a really big advocate of ethical fashion. I actually have a travelling boutique called Maison de Mode, which is all about ethical fashion. I also like Maiyet from Paris. They're very Celine-esque in their silhouettes. I love their back story, too: they work with orphans in Colombia and India.
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Kate O'Mara
I love the Wendy Syred boutique in Taunton. She has fantastic off-the-wall stuff, such as Vivienne Westwood. And I always have huge success in Omah Shoes, which is also in Taunton. I've got such small feet - three and a half - but I always find my size there.
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Tequan Richmond
My mom was an actress, so I got with her boutique agency back in 2001 and started booking a few commercials. She's like my co-manager.
9
Fei Fei Sun
For clothes and accessories, I love my friend's boutique; One by One and UT.LAB for shoes.
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Elie Tahari
I worked in a boutique after work, my second job, selling women's clothes. And that was a way of not just making money but meeting women. That was very exciting job. I loved that job.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOUTIQUE»

Discover the use of boutique in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boutique and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Crochet Boutique: 30 Simple, Stylish Hats, Bags and Accessories
Provides instructions and patterns to create a variety of crocheted hats, scarves, cowls, bags, throws, and accessories.
Rachael Oglesby, 2012
2
Design and Launch an Online Boutique in a Week
WWW.(Your Online Boutique).COM Wouldn't you love to own your own trendy boutique-a hot spot that showcases your unique style?
Melissa Campanelli, 2008
3
Boutique Baby Photography: The Digital Photographer's Guide ...
Acknowledging that there is much more to building a successful photography business than taking great pictures, this manual shows how to build and run a thriving boutique baby photography studio.
Mimika Cooney, 2011
4
Boutique Baking: Delectable Cakes, Cupcakes and Teatime Treats
Last but certainly not least the book closes with The Icing on the Cake, a resource of fabulous tips, techniques and finishing touches from this leading expert baker.
Peggy Porchsen, 2012
5
Boutique Bead and Wire Jewelry
This book allows even beginning beaders to fashion the most delicate, twining floral and filigree effects with ease.
Melody Macduffee, 2008
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La Boutique Obscure: 124 Dreams
It is also an intimate portrait of one of the great innovators of modern literature. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Georges Perec, 2013
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FabJob Guide to Become a Boutique Owner
This guide offers through information to start and succeed as a boutique owner including: • How to create a boutique business plan • Choosing a name for your boutique • Start-up costs, including sample start-up budgets for low-end and ...
Debbra Mikaelsen, Pamela Skillings, 2005
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Babyville: A Novel
From the Hardcover edition.
Jane Green, 2003
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Architecture Bali: Birth of the Tropical Boutique Resort
Packed with beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations, Architecture Bali provides a comprehensive and contextual analysis of ten Balinese resorts and showcases the rich architectural style that marked the last twenty years of ...
Philip Goad, 2003
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Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique
In this trÈs chic story from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy shows once again that sometimes all you need is a little improvising to turn a fiasco into something fancy.
Jane O'Connor, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOUTIQUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boutique is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hollywood's Favorite Boutique Owner: Elyse Walker
Elyse Walker first opened her eponymous Pacific Palisades, California boutique in 1999, and quickly amassed star studded clientele including ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
BLLA (Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association) Annual Boutique
Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 2015 – BLLA announces its' 2015 Boutique Lifestyle Leadership Symposium now officially open for attendee ... «Hospitality Net, Jul 15»
3
Boutique maternity and nursing specialist The Little Bump Company …
Owned by Eve Fernando, the shop is a specialist boutique "bringing ultra-stylish and comfortable clothes to women throughout the Cotswolds ... «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»
4
Next Rock a Buy Boutique Markets
THE next Rock a Buy Boutique Markets will be on Sunday from 9am-1pm at The Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, 38 Taylor St, Newtown. «Toowoomba Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Coronado's Kidology Is A Unique Boutique, Play And Party Place
“It's a small boutique style place with a homey feel where kids come in, kick their shoes off and get comfy,” said Thiel. Kids can be dropped off ... «Coronado Eagle and Journal, Jul 15»
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Indoor cycling boutique makes spinning a full-body fitness experience
Electric Studio Indoor Cycling, the country's first indoor cycling boutique, gives a new spin to local indoor cycling. Located at 8 Forbes Town in BGC, Taguig City, ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
7
New Boutique Hotel Opens in Alcudia
The 15th century tower house is now open as the luxury boutique hotel Can Mostatxins, or Hotel Moustache, which features only nine rooms. «SeeMallorca.com, Jul 15»
8
John Craig Clothier to open upscale menswear boutique in Sundial
Upscale men's fashion story John Craig Clothier is coming to Sundial this year. The Edwards Group announced Monday the store would be ... «SaintPetersBlog, Jul 15»
9
Southern Spoor Marketing welcomes Ecolux Boutique Hotel & Spa
Surrounded by a large, lush garden, Ecolux Boutique Hotel & Spa comprises a contemporary main building where the restaurant is located, ... «Travel Daily News International, Jul 15»
10
Boutique Townhouse: Dorset Square Hotel, London
For a boutique hotel, the Dorset boasts particularly comfortable amenities in the bathroom: polished brass Lefroy Brooks fixtures, dark grey ... «BLOUIN ARTINFO, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Boutique [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/boutique>. Apr 2024 ».
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