old rose

noun

: a variable color averaging a grayish red

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For instance, instead of always having red, why not venture away from it and combine old rose or even light pink with red. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2023 Weekly pay for workers between 16- and 24-years old rose more than 10%. — Gabriel T. Rubin, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023 On Thursday, the 25-year-old rose above the turmoil to win the title among contestants from 120 countries. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025 The 26-year-old rose to fame acting in Disney franchises like Liv and Maddie and Descendants. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for old rose

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of old rose was in 1890

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Old Ritualist
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“Old rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20rose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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