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Definition of rosewater

rosewater

/ˈroʊzˌwɔːtər/
rose · wa · ter
Plural:rosewaters
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• noun

1

A fragrant liquid made by steeping or distilling rose petals in water, widely used as a culinary flavoring in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Mediterranean desserts and beverages, as well as in cosmetics and perfumery.

Example

"The pastry chef added a few drops of rosewater to the syrup for the baklava."

2

Excessive sentimentality, affected delicacy, or superficial politeness.

Example

"A serious political reform cannot be accomplished with mere rosewater and polite speeches."

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• Nearby Words

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rosetted
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roshambo
rosily

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'rose' and 'water', inspired by medieval Persian and Arabic distillation practices that popularized the scented liquid across Europe and the Middle East.

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