Definition of ROSEBUD

rosebud

Plural: rosebuds

Noun

  • A bud of a rose, not yet fully opened.
  • the bud of a rose
  • (a literary reference to) a pretty young girl
  • The bud of a rose.
  • A pretty young woman.
  • A debutante.
  • Any of assorted small seashells with a pink or partially pink color, usually of the family Muricidae.
  • A mouth.
  • the indentation of a surface caused by an incorrect hammer strike (missing the nail)
  • The anus.

Examples

  • Her initial play, ROSEBUD, showed promise for a beautiful game.

Origin / Etymology

From rose + bud.

Scrabble Score: 10

rosebud: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rosebud: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rosebud: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

rosebud: valid Words With Friends Word