Rose

/roʊz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A color that is a mixture of red and white, commonly associated with the flower.

She painted her room a soft rose color.

A type of flowering shrub or perennial plant of the genus Rosa, typically with thorny stems and a variety of colors.

The garden was filled with beautiful roses of every hue.

The flower of the rose plant, often used as a symbol of love and affection.

He gave her a dozen red roses on Valentine's Day.

verb

Past tense of rise, meaning to have moved from a lower position to a higher one.

As the sun rose, the sky filled with light.

Middle English, from Old French 'rose' and Latin 'rosa', of Greek origin.

rose-colored glasses

A naively optimistic perspective.

stop and smell the roses

Take time to appreciate the beauty in life.

every rose has its thorn

Every good situation has its challenges.

thorn

A sharp, pointed structure on the stem of the rose, common in many species.

florist

A person who sells and arranges flowers, often including roses.

A term used to refer to something or someone with charm or appeal.

That new cafe is such a rose; everyone loves it.

To make something more appealing or ornate.

Let's rose up this old room with some fresh paint and flowers.