primrose

noun

prim·​rose ˈprim-ˌrōz 

: any of a genus (Primula of the family Primulaceae, the primrose family) of perennial herbs with large tufted basal leaves and showy variously colored flowers compare evening primrose

Examples of primrose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Polyanthus primrose produces velvety blooms in rich blue, purple, burgundy, and golden hues above lush green foliage. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025

By spring, natives had won: North American primrose, goldenrod and coneflowers sprouted. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

Our favorite hues are mixed berries, cherry blossom, and primrose, all of which have an opaque finish with impressive color payoff. —Izzy Baskette, People.com, 24 July 2025

Common wildflowers like bluebonnets, cosmos, blanket flower, coreopsis, primrose, sunflowers and winecups are great options for creating a thriving, pollinator-friendly garden that also limits water waste. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English primerose, from Anglo-French, from prime first + rose rose — more at prime, rose

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing primrose

• evening primrose
• primrose path
• primrose yellow

Rhymes for primrose

• aloes
• arose
• bedclothes
• bestows
• boroughs
• buboes
• cargoes
• cocos
• compose
• crossbows
• demos
• depose

Kids Definition

primrose

noun

prim·​rose ˈprim-ˌrōz 

: any of a genus of herbs with large leaves arranged at the base of the stem and showy variously colored flowers in clusters on leafless stalks

Biographical Definition

Primrose

biographical name

Archibald Philip see rosebery