rose
1any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa.: Compare rose family.
any of various related or similar plants.
the flower of any such shrub, of a red, pink, white, or yellow color.
the traditional reddish color of this flower, variously a purplish red, pinkish red, or light crimson.
an ornament shaped like or suggesting this flower.
a pink or pinkish-red color in the cheek.
Heraldry. a representation of a wild rose with five petals, usually seeded and barbed in a symmetrical design and used especially as the cadency mark of a seventh son.
any of various diagrams showing directions radiating from a common center, as a compass card or wind rose.
Jewelry.
an obsolete gem style or cut, flat on the bottom and having an upper side with from 12, or fewer, to 32 triangular facets.
a gem with this cut.
a perforated cap or plate, as at the end of a pipe or the spout of a watering pot, to break a flow of water into a spray.
an ornamental plate or socket surrounding the shaft of a doorknob at the face of a door.
Mathematics. a plane polar curve consisting of three or more equal loops that meet at the origin. Equation: r = a sin(nθ) or r = a cos(nθ).
of the color rose.
for, containing, or growing roses: a rose garden.
scented like a rose.
to make rose-colored.
to flush (the face, cheeks, etc.).
Idioms about rose
come out smelling like a rose, to escape negative consequences, especially to find one’s good reputation unaffected by a bad situation or scandalous association.
come up roses, to turn out all right; result in success, glory, or profit: Despite setbacks, things should come up roses in the long run.
Origin of rose
1Other words from rose
- rose·less, adjective
- rose·like, adjective
Other definitions for rose (2 of 4)
Other definitions for Rose (3 of 4)
Billy, 1899–1966, U.S. theatrical producer.
Peter Edward "Pete"; "Charlie Hustle", born 1941, U.S. baseball player.
Mount, a mountain in W Nevada, the highest in the Carson Range. 10,778 feet (3,285 meters).
a female given name.
Other definitions for rosé (4 of 4)
a pale pink wine resembling white wine in taste, made from red grapes by removing the skins from the must before fermentation is completed.
Origin of rosé
4- Also called blush, blush wine .
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How to use rose in a sentence
That sort of invention is just one example of how rosés have transformed and the category has expanded through the years.
British Dictionary definitions for rose (1 of 3)
/ (rəʊz) /
any shrub or climbing plant of the rosaceous genus Rosa, typically having prickly stems, compound leaves, and fragrant flowers
(in combination): rosebush; rosetree
the flower of any of these plants
any of various similar plants, such as the rockrose and Christmas rose
a moderate purplish-red colour; purplish pink
(as adjective): rose paint
a rose, or a representation of one, as the national emblem of England
jewellery
a cut for a diamond or other gemstone, having a hemispherical faceted crown and a flat base
a gem so cut
a perforated cap fitted to the spout of a watering can or the end of a hose, causing the water to issue in a spray
a design or decoration shaped like a rose; rosette
Also called: ceiling rose electrical engineering a circular boss attached to a ceiling through which the flexible lead of an electric-light fitting passes
history See red rose, white rose
bed of roses a situation of comfort or ease
under the rose in secret; privately; sub rosa
(tr) to make rose-coloured; cause to blush or redden
Origin of rose
1Derived forms of rose
- roselike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for rose (2 of 3)
/ (rəʊz) /
the past tense of rise
British Dictionary definitions for rosé (3 of 3)
/ (ˈrəʊzeɪ) /
any pink wine, made either by removing the skins of red grapes after only a little colour has been extracted or by mixing red and white wines
Origin of rosé
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Other Idioms and Phrases with rose
see bed of roses; come up roses; see through rose-colored glasses.
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