Meaning & Definition of word "Rose"
Rose
/roʊz/
noun:
- 1. A type of flowering shrub or perennial plant of the genus Rosa, typically with thorny stems and a variety of colors.
- Example: The garden was filled with beautiful roses of every hue.
- 2. The flower of the rose plant, often used as a symbol of love and affection.
- Example: He gave her a dozen red roses on Valentine's Day.
- 3. A color that is a mixture of red and white, commonly associated with the flower.
- Example: She painted her room a soft rose color.
verb:
- 1. Past tense of rise, meaning to have moved from a lower position to a higher one.
- Example: As the sun rose, the sky filled with light.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'rose' and Latin 'rosa', of Greek origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of rose
Meaning: A term used to refer to something or someone with charm or appeal.
● Example Sentence: That new cafe is such a rose; everyone loves it.
Meaning: To make something more appealing or ornate.
● Example Sentence: Let's rose up this old room with some fresh paint and flowers.