tea rose

noun

: a garden rose (Rosa odorata) of Chinese origin that includes several cultivars and is valued especially for its abundant large usually tea-scented blossoms compare hybrid tea rose

Examples of tea rose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Colorways include tea rose, sage, greige and black. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 We’re scolded for growing a lawn ― chastised for growing a tea rose or a daphne or some other non-native plant. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024 The tea rose shown here, 'Duchesse de Brabant' Rose, is an heirloom variety from Texas that boasts a fragrant scent and pretty pink petals. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024 Shoppers can choose from five elegant colors: soft tea rose pink, deep sea navy, forest moss green, rich red, and classic black. Rachael Green, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2023 The bathing suit comes in six colors and patterns, including pastels like tea rose and blue midst and bright hues such as warm maize. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023 The leaves are really small, maybe ¼ the size of a tea rose. oregonlive, 11 Dec. 2021 The Accordion zip wallet with tea rose knot, on sale for $162.50. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 4 Oct. 2021 Ingredients include bergamot, tea rose, amber, Moroccan argan oil, and rosehip oil. Kristi Kellogg, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea rose was in 1838

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“Tea rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20rose. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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