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Definition of rosebud

rosebud

/ˈroʊz.bʌd/
rose · bud
Plural:rosebuds
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rosebud Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The unopened or partially opened bud of a rose flower.

Example

"The morning dew glistened on the delicate pink rosebud in the garden."

2

Something resembling the unopened bud of a rose in shape, color, or freshness, such as pursed lips or a young woman in the bloom of youth.

Example

"In classic poetry, the heroine is often described as a fair rosebud with a gentle smile."

• Nearby Words

rose moss
rose of sharon
rosebed
rosebud
rosebush
rosefish
rosehip

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rosebud. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rosebud
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