American Beauty


noun
  1. an American variety of rose, periodically bearing large crimson blossoms.

Origin of American Beauty

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Words Nearby American Beauty

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How to use American Beauty in a sentence

  • The wild rose is more perfect than the finest double American Beauty.

  • These may be made by using the same pattern as for the American Beauty rose, selecting the size required.

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  • Two orderlies carried a wreath of American Beauty roses which was to be placed on the tomb of the ardent young Frenchman.

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  • The first day he came down to the lunch, all dressed up with the American Beauty and the white waistcoat.