rose
noun
any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa.
roses
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pluralof rose.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
rosés
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pluralof rosé.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
rosenounany of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa.
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We learned about the annual return of swallows, admired blooming roses and citrus trees and absorbed a simple story: Spanish conquistadors and Catholic priests tamed a wild land, and we should follow their example.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Its bright orange shade looked almost neon against the phantasmagoric roses bursting from the carpeting and wallpaper—every inch of this underworld custom-calibrated for a blindingly colorful ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
Before kick-off, Iranian players presented white roses to their American counterparts as a gesture of peace, in a moment widely seen as transcending politics.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
One hundred roses and a cake will be placed at the site, a symbol of Hollywood's golden age and a popular tourist hotspot.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
Some of the windows were cracked, and in others the roses had broken clean through the glass, pouring into the palace.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Note: Different rosés will taste different, so adjust the lime juice and simple syrup to your liking.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
Hecht & Bannier produces several delicious rosés from southern France, the spiritual homeland of pink wine.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2023
Malene now makes five rosés based on different grapes or blends typical of Provence, using fruit primarily from Santa Barbara County.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
Chillable reds: White wines and rosés aren’t the only options when it’s hot.
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2022
If you think you don’t like rosé, explore different types, especially if you’ve only had the very pale rosés that are in vogue or tasted ones that seemed insipid or too sweet.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
