Word of the Day:
boutique
What It Means
A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.
A small shop located within a larger one.
A film production company making only a few movies per year.
a boutique software consultancy
Boutique in Context
“The 55-year-old, who worked as a nurse liaison for 30 years before opening her clothing boutique in 2014, began streaming fashion shows on Facebook Live featuring herself wearing the clothes, jewelry and accessories she sells.”
Did You Know?
Borrowed from French boutique. Doublet of apotheke and bodega.
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