rose water

Example Sentences

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So Mr Jain decided to turn his roses into rose water and rose oil.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2023

In another scene, they dab Mama’s rose water on their wrists and imagine “that this is what Cleopatra or Nefertiti must have smelled like.”

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

It’s a gentle formula with Moroccan rose water as its base.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2022

A haldi, or turmeric, ceremony is a pre-wedding ritual in which the bride and groom are slathered with turmeric paste, which is usually made with sandalwood powder, milk or rose water.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2022

Clara stood inches from him, close enough that he could smell her perfume, something a bit old-fashioned with rose water.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny