English · Word Candidate

boutique

/buˈtik/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: boutiques

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.

Noun

Examples

The audacious hijacking in Paris of a van carrying the baggage of a Saudi prince to his private jet is obviously an embarrassment to the French capital, whose ultra-high-end boutiques have suffered a spate of heists in recent months.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A small shop located within a larger one.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “boutique” mean?

A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.

Is “boutique” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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