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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The situation escalates as the mariachi music begins playing and the couple approach a display of white roses and candles laid out on the grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The markers were engraved with butterflies, with pairs of butterfly-shaped flower arrangements next to the graves along with bouquets containing a mix of white and purple roses, daisies and carnations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
No longer just the realm of circus performers with red roses and horror figures like Pennywise, it’s become an antidote for actors and others tired of rejection and the pressure to get everything right.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Patterson's trial last year drew podcasters, film crews and true crime fans to a courthouse in the rural town of Morwell, a sedate hamlet in Victoria better known for its prize-winning roses.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The last garden roses are blooming in the corner of Gram’s yard, forming a little crowd of pink, cheerful faces to welcome me through the white gate.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
Note: Different rosés will taste different, so adjust the lime juice and simple syrup to your liking.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
Throughout our cold spell and wild weather through March, there was at least one persistent sign that spring was near: The new vintage of rosés has arrived.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 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
If you think you don’t like rosé, explore different types, especially if you’ve only had the very pale rosés that are in vogue or tasted ones that seemed insipid or too sweet.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
