rosewood
1 synonym for rosewood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dense, fragrant tropical hardwood, prized for furniture and musical instruments, that smells faintly of roses when cut.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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rosewood tree
How to use rosewood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rosewood furniture
a rosewood guitar
rosewood fretboard
Etymology
A compound of rose and wood, named for the rose-like scent of the freshly cut timber.
Full origin of rosewood →Frequently asked questions
What does “rosewood” mean?
The word “rosewood” means a dense, fragrant tropical hardwood, prized for furniture and musical instruments, that smells faintly of roses when cut. In plain terms, a reddish-brown hardwood used in furniture and instruments, named for its faint rose scent.
How do you pronounce “rosewood”?
“Rosewood” is pronounced ROHZ-wuud (/ˈɹoʊzˌwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rosewood” in a sentence?
Here is “rosewood” used in a sentence: “The guitar's fretboard was made of rosewood.”
What part of speech is “rosewood”?
“Rosewood” is a noun.
