rose
noun
any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa.
roses
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pluralof rose.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
rosés
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pluralof rosé.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
rosenounany of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa.
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Peonies and roses - some of the most popular choices for a British wedding – saw their flowering window narrow from two months to two weeks.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Lee kept some plants that have been growing in the yard for decades, like the jasmine climbing around the front of the house as well as the white roses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Its bright orange shade looked almost neon against the phantasmagoric roses bursting from the carpeting and wallpaper—every inch of this underworld custom-calibrated for a blindingly colorful ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
One hundred roses and a cake will be placed at the site, a symbol of Hollywood's golden age and a popular tourist hotspot.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
A magnificent spray of white carnations, red roses, lavender, and baby’s breath blanketed the length of Great-great-aunt Florentine’s closed casket.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Note: Different rosés will taste different, so adjust the lime juice and simple syrup to your liking.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
But intentional rosés tend to be more vibrant and expressive.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
Chillable reds: White wines and rosés aren’t the only options when it’s hot.
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2022
And here are Eric’s picks of 12 exceptional rosés from $13 to $35.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
As spring weather finally takes over from old man winter, pandemic-related supply chain woes may delay the arrival of the 2021 rosés.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2022
