rosette
noun
Simple meaning
A rose-shaped arrangement awarded as a prize won in a competition.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ruhsehtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹəˈsɛt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A rose-shaped arrangement awarded as a prize won in a competition (e.g., a horse show).
An imitation of a rose made of ribbon or other material, worn as an ornament or symbol, especially
A rose-shaped badge of support or membership (e.g., of a political party).
architecture
An element or ornament resembling a rose, especially on a wall or other surface, mostly for decorative purposes.
A rose burner.
A red color.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An imitation of a rose made of ribbon or other material, worn as an ornament or symbol, especially
Used this way, rosette is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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