cabbage rose

noun

: a fragrant garden rose (Rosa centifolia) with upright branches and large pink flowers

Examples of cabbage rose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The floral musk features top notes of bergamot, almond blossom and orange blossom; a middle with gardenia, cabbage rose, fig flower and jasmine; and a sandalwood, vanilla and musk base. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 May 2022 The range of garments encompasses everything from a goth black prom dress to a cabbage rose slip. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2019

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cabbage rose.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabbage rose was in 1795

Dictionary Entries Near cabbage rose

Cite this Entry

“Cabbage rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabbage%20rose. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!