rose
word
/ˈɹoʊz/
rohz
/ɹˈəʊz/
rohz
Definition
A rose is a type of flower that is often red, pink, white, or yellow and usually has a sweet smell. It can also mean a pinkish-red color.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used as a noun for the flower. In everyday English, it can also describe a color, especially in product names or fashion. Don't confuse it with the past tense verb 'rose' from 'rise'; context usually makes the meaning clear.
Spanish: rosa - rosado (color)Portuguese (BR): rosa - rosado (cor)Portuguese (PT): rosa - cor-de-rosaChinese (Simplified): 玫瑰 - 粉红色Chinese (Traditional): 玫瑰 - 粉紅色Hindi: गुलाब - गुलाबी रंगArabic: وردة - وردي (لون)Bengali: গোলাপRussian: розаJapanese: バラVietnamese: hoa hồngKorean: 장미Turkish: gülUrdu: گلابIndonesian: mawar
Example Sentences
She put a rose in a vase.
basic
This soap smells like rose.
basic
She chose a rose dress for the party.
basic
He showed up with a single rose, which was actually really sweet.
natural
I love that rose shade, but it looks better on you than on me.
natural
The room had a soft rose glow at sunset.
natural