rose oil

noun

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

Definition of rose oil

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

Recent Examples of rose oil from the Web

Fading are the days when shareholders bought Exxon or Chevron to get exposure to the big profits that could come with rising oil prices, while being insulated somewhat from falling prices through running refineries and petrochemical plants.

— bradley olson, WSJ, "In the Oil Patch, Bigger Is No Longer Better," 2 Apr. 2018
The decision stems from concerns about legal risks and rising oil prices that have negated the need for a bigger listing.

— gerard baker, WSJ, "The 10-Point.," 20 Mar. 2018
Oh, and your face will also smell like rose oil, which is always a plus.

— lauren swanson, Allure, "You Can Now Buy Mamonde’s Flower-Infused K-beauty Products at Ulta," 2 Mar. 2018
USA TODAY Winter is supposed to bring relief at the fuel pump, but rising oil prices have zapped hopes of seasonal savings this year.

— nathan bomey, USA TODAY, "Gas prices head up when they usually head down in winter," 23 Jan. 2018
Oxy also benefited from rising oil price and production levels.

— jordan blum, Houston Chronicle, "Occidental boosts growing profit from chemicals and Permian growth," 14 Feb. 2018
When Justin Timberlake previewed Man of the Woods to media last month, his guests were treated to some unusual woodland delicacies, from grasshoppers to ants coated in black garlic and rose oil.

— lars brandle, Billboard, "Justin Timberlake's 'Man of the Woods' Arrives: Fans React," 2 Feb. 2018
Corporate debt is a likelier source of trouble, but a rising oil price has eased pressure on indebted energy firms, the most likely to falter.

— The Economist, "Powell positionMight higher interest rates spoil America’s economic boom?," 1 Feb. 2018
The ants, according to a photo of the night's menu, were served with black garlic and rose oil, while the grasshoppers accompanied aebleskiver, a Danish dessert pancake.

— sarah rense, Esquire, "Man of The Woods™ Justin Timberlake Celebrated His Album with Michelin-Star Ants and Grasshoppers," 18 Jan. 2018

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