rose

noun
UK: /rəʊz/
US: /roʊz/

  1. A flower, often fragrant, with thorny stems.

    1. She received a single red rose. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scent of the rose filled the entire garden, creating a romantic atmosphere. [ ] [ ]

  2. A pinkish-red color, like that of some roses.

    1. The sunset turned the sky rose. [ ] [ ]
    2. She painted her bedroom walls a soft rose to create a calming effect. [ ] [ ]

  3. A design or pattern resembling a rose.

    1. The stained glass window had a rose. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect included a rose window above the entrance to the cathedral. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flourish flower bloom
rose intransitive-verb

  1. To get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position.

    1. He rose from his chair. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the applause, the entire audience rose to their feet in appreciation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To increase or go up.

    1. The sun rose early today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cost of living rose significantly due to inflation and economic changes. [ ] [ ]

  3. To originate or stem from.

    1. The river rose in the mountains. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her success rose from years of hard work and dedicated study habits. [ ] [ ]
rose verb

  1. Past tense of rise.

    1. The balloon rose into the air. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bread dough rose quickly in the warm environment of the kitchen. [ ] [ ]
rose adjective

  1. Having a pinkish-red color.

    1. She wore a rose dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rose blush on her cheeks was quite noticeable after the jog. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rose" in English means: A flower, often fragrant, with thorny stems., A pinkish-red color, like that of some roses., A design or pattern resembling a rose..

The phonetic transcription of "rose" is /rəʊz/ in British English and /roʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rose": flourish, flower, bloom.

Example usage of "rose": "She received a single red rose.". More examples on the page.