rosebud
Americannoun
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rosebuds
plural
noun
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the bud of a rose
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literary a pretty young woman
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Origin of rosebud
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Their teacher, Kim Jong-sook, 58, gathered the children for pictures with Im, who wore raised brogues and a rosebud on the lapel of his suit and beamed and patted their heads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
“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
He’s playing with a doll in his lap, but when they offer a bite of their dinner, he opens his rosebud mouth and takes it, then goes back to playing.
From Slate ● Feb. 26, 2022
Here, the Gobi changed from rosebud pink to black with rare streaks of ivory.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2020
I abandon Du Barry's instructions: the snowy skin, the black hair, the rosebud lips.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
For a bargain option, check out Trader Joe's Well Rested Herbal Tea, which touts chamomile, spearmint, peppermint, blackberry leaves, and rosebuds.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
Price: $29 Amazon Best Buy Apple Rose Bud Earrings This pair of earrings from Uncommon Goods features sustainably grown South American rosebuds and petals cast in a glassy eco-resin.
From The Verge ● Nov. 9, 2021
One of Burden’s favorites was the Broadway Roses, named for the rosebuds on its finial ornament on top of the globes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2018
It’s a sense reminiscent of the poem ‘‘Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.’’
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2014
We reached Lake Shore Park, a city park laid out with rosebuds, fountains, bowling greens, picnic tables.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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