noun

rosebud

ROHZ-buhd

Rosebud (noun) means the unopened flower bud of a rose. Example: “A single rosebud sat in a slim glass vase on the table.”

noun

The unopened flower bud of a rose.

"A single rosebud sat in a slim glass vase on the table."

How to use rosebud

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rose before it has fully bloomed.

Common pairings

a delicate rosebud rosebud pink

rosebuds plural, Rosebuds plural

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A single _____ sat in a slim glass vase on the table.

A simple compound of rose and bud.

What does “rosebud” mean?

The word “rosebud” means the unopened flower bud of a rose. In plain terms, a rose before it has fully bloomed.

How do you pronounce “rosebud”?

“Rosebud” is pronounced ROHZ-buhd (/ˈɹoʊz.bʌd/ in IPA).

How do you use “rosebud” in a sentence?

Here is “rosebud” used in a sentence: “A single rosebud sat in a slim glass vase on the table.”

What part of speech is “rosebud”?

“Rosebud” is a noun.