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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA round, rose-shaped decoration, often given as an award.

Common pairings

win a rosette a first-place rosette

Word forms

rosettes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French rosette, literally a "little rose," from rose plus the diminutive suffix -ette.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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russet scab stem canker rose window little potato

Rhymes for rosette

Bette Vette Yvette palette gazette Annette Lynette Colette Lisette Janette Suzette Nanette

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Frequently asked questions

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.