How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
floral tribute — /flɒrəl ˈtrɪbjut/ (say floruhl tribyooht) noun an arrangement or wreath of flowers, used to honour someone at an event such as their funeral …
tribute — n. money paid under duress 1) to exact tribute from 2) to pay tribute to testimonial 3) to pay (a) tribute to 4) a fitting; glowing; moving, touching tribute 5) a floral tribute ( a bunch of flowers ) 6) a tribute to * * * [ trɪbjuːt] glowing… … Combinatory dictionary
tribute — trib|ute [ trıbjut ] noun count or uncount ** 1. ) something you do, say, or build to show that you respect and admire someone: a floral tribute (=flowers that you send to a funeral) tribute to: They showed the program as a tribute to the two men … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
tribute */*/ — UK [ˈtrɪbjuːt] / US [ˈtrɪbjut] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms tribute : singular tribute plural tributes 1) something that you do, say, or build to show that you respect and admire someone or something a floral tribute (= flowers that… … English dictionary
tribute — trib|ute [ˈtrıbju:t] n [U and C] [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: tributum, from tribuere to give out to the tribes, pay , from tribus; TRIBE] 1.) something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
tribute — noun 1 something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone: pay tribute to (=praise and thank someone publicly): I d like to pay tribute to the party workers for all their hard work. 2 be a tribute to to … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
tribute — noun Etymology: Middle English tribut, from Latin tributum, from neuter of tributus, past participle of tribuere to allot, bestow, grant, pay, from tribus tribe Date: 14th century 1. a. a payment by one ruler or nation to another in… … New Collegiate Dictionary
tribute — noun 1 sth you say/do to show you respect/admire sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ anniversary, birthday, memorial ▪ final ▪ fine, fitting ▪ lasting … Collocations dictionary
tribute — n. 1 a thing said or done or given as a mark of respect or affection etc. (paid tribute to their achievements; floral tributes). 2 hist. a a payment made periodically by one State or ruler to another, esp. as a sign of dependence. b an obligation … Useful english dictionary
floral — adj. Floral is used with these nouns: ↑arrangement, ↑decoration, ↑design, ↑display, ↑drape, ↑dress, ↑fabric, ↑fragrance, ↑motif, ↑pattern, ↑scent, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
