rosebud
Americannoun
noun
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the bud of a rose
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literary a pretty young woman
Etymology
Origin of rosebud
Example Sentences
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Their teacher, Kim Jong-sook, 58, gathered the children for pictures with Im, who wore raised brogues and a rosebud on the lapel of his suit and beamed and patted their heads.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
“Rings for the girls could be Elvis or rosebud according to the age group. The boys were more likely to get things related to cars or football.”
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024
On one side of the waist sits a black rosebud, lying in elegant wait for the right moment to strike.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2019
“That last smirk he has is kind of a rosebud moment,” Crowe said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2019
Fiona was the art-school version of Snow White with short black hair, ivory skin, and glossy rosebud lips.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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