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rosebud

American  
[rohz-buhd] / ˈroʊzˌbʌd /

noun

  1. the bud of a rose. rise.


rosebud British  
/ ˈrəʊzˌbʌd /

noun

  1. the bud of a rose

  2. literary a pretty young woman

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Etymology

Origin of rosebud

First recorded in 1605–15; rose 1 + bud 1

Example Sentences

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They opened their eyes to gifts of spirit pictures—drawings of family members living in Summerland or a delicate sketch of rosebuds.

From Literature

“And it’s just that they broke up. It’s a totally normal breakup, but to her, it’s like her rosebud, it’s her ‘Citizen Kane.’”

From Los Angeles Times

For a bargain option, check out Trader Joe's Well Rested Herbal Tea, which touts chamomile, spearmint, peppermint, blackberry leaves, and rosebuds.

From Salon

Their teacher, Kim Jong-sook, 58, gathered the children for pictures with Im, who wore raised brogues and a rosebud on the lapel of his suit and beamed and patted their heads.

From Los Angeles Times

But next to me at the head of the yardstick was a miniature chair of English bone china, white with hand-painted rosebuds.

From Literature