Rose Bowl

Cultural  

1. The oldest and most famous of the “bowl games” — college football games held after the regular college football season between teams that are invited on the basis of their record in the regular season. The Rose Bowl game is played in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day, and is preceded by the Tournament of Roses Parade of floats adorned with roses.

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Example Sentences

"I was in the stadium, and the Rose Bowl was packed, and I would say 85% of the fans were Iranians, and they had flags of USA and Iran in their faces," Ghotbi said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Attorneys for the Rose Bowl and Pasadena contend that the case should play out in open court because it involves two public entities and is of great interest to the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

“The complaint by Pasadena and the Rose Bowl is partially a contract claim and partially addressed to the court of public opinion,” Haagen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

But those calculations could be complicated by the construction of a $30-million field-level club in the south end zone as part of a revenue-sharing agreement between the Rose Bowl and UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

A couple of Kevin’s friends came over on the Fourth of July and tried to get us to go to the Rose Bowl with them for the fireworks.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler