rose oil

noun

: a fragrant essential oil obtained from roses and used chiefly in perfumery and in flavoring

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Descend into a world of low-slung loungers and flickering candles—where treatments range from warm rose oil massages to cryotherapy facials and hedgerow scrubs that feel like countryside meets couture. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025 The heart of the fragrance, meanwhile, lies in jasmine sambac, rose oil, and spices. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025 The lip balm is formulated with almond and rose oil, vitamin E, and petroleum jelly to soothe and hydrate. Lindsey Greenfeld, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Top notes of pink peppercorn, abstract floral bouquet and fresh jasmine mingle with a middle of heart of musc, rose oil and orange flower, with a base of tonka bean absolute, cashmeran and patchouli. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rose oil

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rose oil was in 1552

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“Rose oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20oil. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

rose oil

noun
: a fragrant essential oil obtained from roses and used chiefly in perfumery and in flavoring
especially : attar of roses

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