Cool MateRose
UK /["/rəʊz/"]/US /["/rəʊz/"]/
Definition
a flower with a sweet smell that grows on a bush with thorns (= sharp points) on its stems
In simple words: A type of flower that is often red or pink and has a sweet smell.
Examples
- a bunch of red roses
- a **rose bush/garden**
- a **climbing/rambling rose**
- Everything’s coming up roses!
- Their life together hasn't exactly been a bed of roses.
- Nobody ever knew the details and he came out of the deal smelling of roses.
Usage notes
Commonly used in discussions about nature, beauty, or as a gift for special occasions. Not typically used in formal scientific contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a beautiful 'rose' garden, filled with colorful, fragrant flowers.
Collocations
- pink
- red
- yellow
- garden
- bed
- bush
- a bed of roses
- a dozen roses
- the scent of a rose
Synonyms
- flower
- bloom
- blossom
- bud
- plant
Antonyms
- thorn
- weed
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'rose' as past tense of 'rise'
- Using 'roses' when speaking about one flower
- Mixing up types of flowers and their meanings