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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBoutique
Pronunciation / Transliteration: boo-teek
"Sie besuchte eine elegante Boutique in der Stadt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small shop or store that sells fashionable clothes or accessories.
"She found a charming boutique that offered handmade jewelry." - 2
A business that offers specialized services or products.
"The boutique hotel provided personalized services to its guests."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'boutique' (small shop), which traces its roots back through Old Provençal 'botica' to the Late Latin 'apotheca' (storehouse), ultimately originating from the Ancient Greek 'apotheke'. The term evolved in English during the 20th century to signify specialty, high-end retail establishments, and later expanded into fields like hotels and businesses emphasizing specialized, upscale services.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Boutique" is said worldwide
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boutique
Transliteration: boo-teek
"Elle a trouvé une belle boutique dans le quartier."
Boutique
Transliteration: boo-teek
"Sie besuchte eine elegante Boutique in der Stadt."
boutique
Transliteration: boo-teek
"Ha trovato una boutique unica nel centro."
boutique
Transliteration: boo-teek
"Ella compró un vestido en una boutique exclusiva."
boutique
Transliteration: boo-teek
"Ela encontrou uma boutique charmosa na cidade."
बुटीक
Transliteration: buṭīk
"उसने शहर में एक सुंदर बुटीक पाया।"
精品店
Transliteration: jīngpǐn diàn
"她在市中心找到了一家精品店。"
부티크
Transliteration: butikeu
"그녀는 도심에서 부티크를 발견했다."
ブティック
Transliteration: butikku
"彼女は街中のブティックを見つけた。"
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