English Explanatory Dictionary

bed of roses

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.

Pronunciation

/bɛd ʌv ˈɹəʊzəz/ en-au-bed of roses.ogg

Word forms

bed of roses beds of roses

Etymology

From Christopher Marlowe's poem The Passionate Shepherd to His Love (1599).

Synonyms

beer and skittles bowl of cherries beatitude bliss delectation delight ecstasy euphoria lust nirvana pleasure rapture ravishment transport
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