rosarian

American  

[roh-zair-ee-uhn] / roʊˈzɛər i ən /

noun

1. a person who is fond of, develops, or cultivates roses.

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rosarian British  

/ rəʊˈzɛərɪən /

noun

1. a person who cultivates roses, esp professionally

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Etymology

Origin of rosarian

First recorded in 1860–65; rose ¹ + -arian

Example Sentences

The comment is offhand, meant to soothe rather than impress because Bifano works with the rich and famous every day as a master rosarian and garden designer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

“George Thomas was a rosarian, and his passion was growing hybrid roses,” said John Chulick, who co-chairs the club’s U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2023

Thirty years ago, the rosarian would have looked desolately to the heavens.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2021

We are, said Peter E. Kukielski, a rosarian and the author of “Rosa: The Story of the Rose,” a new book about the flower’s place in human cultural history.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2021

And here, of course, the rosarian must be guided by his own taste.

From Roses and Rose Growing by Kingsley, Rose Georgina