3K

Boutique

UK //buːˈtiːk// US //buˈtik// Pronunciation

Definition

A small, stylish shop that sells fashionable clothing and accessories.

Listen to definition

In simple words: A small store selling fashionable clothes and accessories.

Examples

• She found a beautiful dress at a local boutique.
• The boutique offers unique jewelry pieces that you can't find anywhere else.
• We decided to visit a boutique instead of a chain store.
• He owns a boutique that specializes in handmade clothing.
• The boutique's window display caught her eye immediately.
• They attended the grand opening of a new boutique downtown.

Usage notes

Typically used for shops that specialize in fashionable items. Not usually appropriate for large department stores.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'boot-teek' - imagine buying stylish boots at a small, trendy shop.

Collocations

• fashion boutique
• boutique hotel
• boutique store
• high-end boutique

Synonyms

• shop
• store
• fashion store
• exclusive store

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'boutique hotel' - not all small hotels are boutiques.
• Using 'boutique' as a verb - it's only a noun.
• Mispronouncing it as 'boo-teek' instead of 'boo-teek'.