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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“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
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
“That last smirk he has is kind of a rosebud moment,” Crowe said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2019
And for this the overseer—she could see his little rosebud mouth rounded in horror—for this the overseer had screamed out at the child.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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