rosewood

noun

rose·​wood ˈrōz-ˌwu̇d 

: any of various tropical trees (especially genus Dalbergia) yielding valuable cabinet woods of a usually dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black

also : the wood

Examples of rosewood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pottery Barn’s bestselling curtains are on sale right now in select colors like flagstone, rosewood, blush, and adobe. —Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026

In a stunning display of intricate marquetry, the design is assembled piece by piece of wood fabricated to resemble the grain and texture of endangered woods such as ebony, teak, wenge, rosewood and zebrawood. —Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025

Its dark wood anchors the space, which boasts the original crystal chandelier and an impressive rosewood buffet. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Nov. 2025

The rosewood is sturdy, and the intricate hand carvings remind me of the folk arts and woodworking of India. —The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rosewood

• adulthood
• babyhood
• brotherhood
• cottonwood
• fatherhood
• firewood
• fuelwood
• hardihood
• ironwood
• leatherwood
• likelihood
• livelihood

Kids Definition

rosewood

noun

rose·​wood ˈrōz-ˌwu̇d 

1

: any of various tropical trees with hard dark red to purplish wood that is streaked with black and is used especially for making furniture and musical instruments

2

: the wood of a rosewood