ROSE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ROSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ROSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Rose

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English rōse, of Germanic origin, from Latin rosa; reinforced in Middle English by Old French rose

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rəʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers, native to north temperate regions and widely grown as an ornamental.

Short Definition:

prickly bush or shrub with fragrant flowers

Definition:

a stylized representation of a rose in heraldry or decoration, typically with five petals (especially as a national emblem of England)

Short Definition:

stylized representation of rose in heraldry or decoration

Examples:
  • the Tudor rose
Definition:

a warm pink or light crimson colour

Short Definition:

warm pink or light crimson colour

Examples:
  • the rose and gold of dawn
  • the 100% cotton range is available in rose pink and ocean blue
  • leaves with rose-red margins
Definition:

a perforated cap attached to a shower, the spout of a watering can, or the end of a hose to produce a spray.

Short Definition:

perforated cap attached to shower

Word: Rose

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rəʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make rosy

Short Definition:

make rosy

Examples:
  • a warm flush now rosed her hitherto blue cheeks

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