Primrose is an English word with synonyms like herb. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Primrose meaning
- A flowering plant of the genus Primula.
- Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.
Synonyms of Primrose
Primrose vertaling naar Nederlands
Using Primrose
- The main meaning on this page is: A flowering plant of the genus Primula. | A flowering plant of the genus Primula. | Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.
- Useful related words include: primula, herb, herbaceous plant.
- Possible Dutch translations are: sleutelbloem.
- In the example corpus, primrose often appears in combinations such as: primrose hill, the primrose, in primrose.
Context around Primrose
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 10 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Primrose
- In this selection, "primrose" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, ormiston, pressuring, haley, hill, faced and visiting stand out and add context to how "primrose" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 8 and primrose 6 who and against ormiston primrose. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "primrose" sits close to words such as abolitionist, accomplishing and airframe, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with primrose
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Finally, in the Second Division, Ormiston Primrose host Newburgh Juniors. (10 words)
Haley Primrose went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. (13 words)
Primrose faced a challenging match against Bo'ness, who started strong, pressuring Primrose's defence. (15 words)
Manager Davy Burke promised that Roscommon would be ready for their biggest test of the season, and he was as good as his word as the Primrose and Blue, led by Player of the Match Enda Smith, produced a smashing performance to upset the odds. (45 words)
From the Blur vs Oasis chart battle, to the antics of the Primrose Hill set, the Nineties was a time defined by 'Cool Britannia' when felt like the undisputed cultural capital of the world. (34 words)
All-but Rosyth, who host Whitehill Welfare, will be on the road on the opening day, with Primrose visiting Haddington Athletic; Swifts travelling to Jeanfield Swifts; and Oakley making the trip to Whitburn. (33 words)
Hannah Isaac, a fundraiser at Primrose Hospice, said: "We are really excited about this Winter's Treecycle campaign! (18 words)
Example sentences (20)
Primrose faced a challenging match against Bo'ness, who started strong, pressuring Primrose's defence.
All-but Rosyth, who host Whitehill Welfare, will be on the road on the opening day, with Primrose visiting Haddington Athletic; Swifts travelling to Jeanfield Swifts; and Oakley making the trip to Whitburn.
From the Blur vs Oasis chart battle, to the antics of the Primrose Hill set, the Nineties was a time defined by 'Cool Britannia' when felt like the undisputed cultural capital of the world.
Haley Primrose went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Ham Farm House, Worcester wants to construct a single-storey extension following the demolition of its current extension, while Whakatu on Primrose Close in Malvern has proposed a single-storey rear extension.
Manager Davy Burke promised that Roscommon would be ready for their biggest test of the season, and he was as good as his word as the Primrose and Blue, led by Player of the Match Enda Smith, produced a smashing performance to upset the odds.
Meanwhile, Haddington, who enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in the sixth tier last term, welcome Crossgates Primrose.
The combination of calendula, evening primrose and Roman chamomile can help relieve and calm sore skin.
The couple relocated to the southwestern Pacific nation in 2021 along with their two children, Oliver, 8, and Primrose, 6, who attend a primary school in the city of Mount Hagen.
The first Gorsedd was held at Primrose Hill in London during the Summer Solstice of 1792, and the first connection between the Eisteddfod and the Gorsedd took place at the 1819 Carmarthen Eisteddfod.
The incident happened on Primrose Hill Street on April 2 but details have only just come to light.
The year 2023 sees the ride organised by the Manning Valley Ulysses Club happening on Sunday, December 3, starting at 11am gathering at Primrose Street, Wingham.
Alexandra Palace, Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park - a skyline's nothing without a good vantage point.
Finally, in the Second Division, Ormiston Primrose host Newburgh Juniors.
Hannah Isaac, a fundraiser at Primrose Hospice, said: "We are really excited about this Winter's Treecycle campaign!
Harry died after what police described as “an altercation” as crowds gathered in Primrose Hill, Camden, north London, to watch the fireworks display.
Harry’s older brother Patrick, 18, said his brother had gone to Primrose Hill with seven friends.
In a sweet nod to the late singer, Jamie popped the question on Primrose Hill in – one of Winehouse’s favourite places.
In league action, Lochgelly Albert stretched their lead at the top of the East of Scotland League, Third Division, against Ormiston Primrose.
In November, residents in Primrose Hill raised concerns that their picturesque shopping hub could soon be 'steamrollered' by plans to open a new branch of the upmarket bakery store.
Common combinations with primrose
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- primrose hill 20×
- the primrose 18×
- in primrose 14×
- primrose police 12×
- on primrose 6×
- evening primrose 6×
- ormiston primrose 4×
- primrose hospice 4×
- and primrose 3×
- primrose and 3×