rose window

American  

noun

1. a circular window decorated with tracery symmetrical about the center.

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rose window British  

noun

1. Also called: wheel window.   rosette.  a circular window, esp one that has ornamental tracery radiating from the centre to form a symmetrical roselike pattern

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Etymology

Origin of rose window

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

Zamacona grills hand-cut steaks Santa Maria-style over a red-oak live fire, from behind stained-glass rose window panels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

The fugitives entered and left the attic through a rose window, usually under the cover of darkness.

From Reuters • May 4, 2022

At the entrance to the cathedral, in the north tower near the blue and white rose window, work is underway to ensure the masonry is secure.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2018

Capture rare glimpses of the National Cathedral main floor after its chairs have been removed and of the recently cleaned west rose window and nave ceiling.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2015

At that moment the rising sun’s rays reach the rose window above the altar, bathing the sanctuary in blue, red, and gold light.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein