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boutique

[/buːˈtiːk/]
nounfemininepl: boutiques
boutique
1. A small fashionable shop selling clothes or accessories
She bought a designer dress at the boutique downtown.
Ela comprou um vestido de designer na boutique do centro.
2. A small business or firm specializing in a particular area
They opened a boutique consulting firm focusing on tech startups.
Eles abriram uma boutique de consultoria focada em startups de tecnologia.
3. Exclusive or specialized (used as an adjective)
The hotel offers boutique accommodations with personalized service.
O hotel oferece hospedagem boutique com serviço personalizado.
NYC Slang
bougie shop
Synonyms
shopstoreateliersalon
Antonyms
department storechain storesupermarket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boutique
Commonly used as loanword; may also use 'loja de roupa' for small clothing store
São Paulo
boutique
Standard usage in fashion districts
Rio de Janeiro
boutique
Standard usage, particularly in Copacabana and Ipanema areas
Portugal
boutique
Standard usage; may also use 'loja de moda' or 'atelier'

Related Idioms & Phrases

boutique hotel - a small, upscale hotel with distinctive character
boutique fitness - specialized fitness classes or studios
boutique law firm - a small specialized law practice
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