Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rosebud

noun

/ˈroʊzbəd/

Definition

A young bud of a rose before it blooms.

Examples

The gardener carefully nurtured the rosebud, hoping it would bloom into a beautiful flower.
She received a bouquet with fresh rosebuds, each one a promise of beauty to come.
In the spring, the rosebush was covered with delicate rosebuds waiting to blossom.

Meaning

The term ‘rosebud’ usually refers to a small, unopened flower of a rose plant. It symbolizes beauty and potential, representing the beginning stage of a rose that is yet to unfold.