noun
rosette
roh-ZEHT
Rosette (noun) means a rose-shaped ornament or badge, often made of ribbon, given as a prize or worn as a symbol. Example: “Her horse won a blue rosette at the county show.”
noun
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A rose-shaped ornament or badge, often made of ribbon, given as a prize or worn as a symbol.
"Her horse won a blue rosette at the county show."
"Party volunteers all wore matching rosettes on election day."
How to use rosette
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA round, rose-shaped decoration, often given as an award.
Common pairings
win a rosette
a first-place rosette
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Word forms
- Plural
- rosettes
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Her horse won a blue _____ at the county show.
Etymology
Borrowed from French rosette, literally a "little rose," from rose plus the diminutive suffix -ette.
Synonyms
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russet scab
stem canker
rose window
little potato
Rhymes for rosette
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What does “rosette” mean?
The word “rosette” means a rose-shaped ornament or badge, often made of ribbon, given as a prize or worn as a symbol. In plain terms, a round, rose-shaped decoration, often given as an award.
How do you pronounce “rosette”?
“Rosette” is pronounced roh-ZEHT (/ɹoʊˈzɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “rosette” in a sentence?
Here is “rosette” used in a sentence: “Her horse won a blue rosette at the county show.”
What part of speech is “rosette”?
“Rosette” is a noun.
Where does the word “rosette” come from?
The word “rosette” comes from French. Borrowed from French rosette, literally a "little rose," from rose plus the diminutive suffix -ette.
