rosebud
Americannoun
noun
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the bud of a rose
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literary a pretty young woman
Etymology
Origin of rosebud
Example Sentences
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“And it’s just that they broke up. It’s a totally normal breakup, but to her, it’s like her rosebud, it’s her ‘Citizen Kane.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
“Rings for the girls could be Elvis or rosebud according to the age group. The boys were more likely to get things related to cars or football.”
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024
It has faux-gold lining, with edges that gleam, and a pink-and-jade rosebud print across its surface.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2022
On one side of the waist sits a black rosebud, lying in elegant wait for the right moment to strike.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2019
On one of the tables there are some thumbed Reader's Digest and Maclean's magazines, and on another an ashtray, white with a rosebud trim.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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