Rosetta

American  

[roh-zet-uh] / roʊˈzɛt ə /

noun

1. a town in N Egypt, at a mouth of the Nile.

2. a female given name.

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Rosetta British  

/ rəʊˈzɛtə /

noun

1. the former name of Rashid

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Example Sentences

"It's a stepping stone to Mars, where we might have the most likelihood of finding evidence of past life, but it's also a Rosetta Stone for how other solar systems form."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Odeleye said she believed shows like Marie and Rosetta "definitely need to happen more".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

For now, I continue to study the photos of my polyps like they’re the Rosetta Stone and find solace that I asked for the earlier colonoscopy instead of the later one.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Much like the Rosetta Stone helped scientists interpret ancient hieroglyphics, V1298 Tau provides a key reference for understanding how the galaxy's most common planets take shape.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Your sister Rosetta wouldn’t let anyone sit in his chair while he was in the hospital, not even me.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride