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

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

Moving below, the lower deck is home to four guest cabins, two of which are VIP; each accommodation has those same rosewood touches and its own ensuite. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza An Art Deco masterpiece, this National Historic Landmark opened in 1931 with beautiful details like Brazilian rosewood paneling and its legendary Hall of Mirrors ballroom. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025

On the ground floor, a dining area is lined with rosewood paneling, and is separated only by its color palette from the living area. —Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 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