tuberose

noun

tube·​rose ˈtü-ˌbrōz 

ˈtyü-,

 also  -bə-ˌrōz,

-bə-ˌrōs

: a Mexican bulbous herb (Agave amica synonym Polianthes tuberosa) of the asparagus family cultivated for its spike of fragrant white single or double flowers

Examples of tuberose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Night-blooming tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) should only be planted in spring after the danger of frost has passed. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025

Fragrance Family: Floral amber Hero Notes: Negroni, orange blossom, coffee, tuberose, tobacco, amber Orange blossom and tuberose are to thank for Brutal’s very un-brutal and uplifting nature. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 July 2025

It's inspired by the shores of Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, where the air is rich with the heady, spicy aroma of tuberose. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025

Those more interested in a classic floral scent, however, will adore Gucci Bloom—a sophisticated blend of tuberose, jasmine, and Rangoon creeper. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin tuberosa, specific epithet, from Latin, feminine of tuberosus tuberous, from tuber tuber

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tuberose

• agarose
• aliquots
• amigos
• anthracnose
• bottlenose
• buffaloes
• bungalows
• calicoes
• cameos
• commandos
• conversos
• decompose

Kids Definition

tuberose

noun

tube·​rose ˈt(y)ü-ˌbrōz 

ˈt(y)ü-bə-ˌrōz,

-bə-ˌrōs

: an herb related to the agaves and grown for its spike of fragrant white flowers