rose

[roʊz]

rose Definition

• 1. a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa
• 2. a flower or its blossom, typically with a fragrant smell and typically red, pink, or white in color

Using rose: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rose" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She received a bouquet of roses for her birthday.

• Example

  The garden is full of beautiful roses.

• Example

  He gave her a single red rose as a symbol of his love.

rose Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rose

• flower
• bloom
• bud

Phrases with rose

• come up roses

  to result in a very positive or successful outcome

  Example

  Despite the initial setbacks, everything came up roses in the end.

• under the rose

  in secret; privately

  Example

  They met under the rose to discuss their plans.

• a bed of roses

  an easy and comfortable situation

  Example

  Being a parent is not always a bed of roses.

Origins of rose

from Old English 'rōse', from Latin 'rosa'

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Summary: rose in Brief

A 'rose' [roʊz] is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, known for its fragrant and colorful blossoms. It is often given as a gift or used for decoration, as in 'She received a bouquet of roses for her birthday.' The phrase 'come up roses' means to have a very positive outcome, while 'a bed of roses' refers to an easy and comfortable situation.