1. a small spring flower that is typically pale yellow
2. the plant that produces primrose flowers

1. of a pale yellow color like that of a primrose flower

Examples

• The primrose bloomed early in the garden this spring.
• She picked a bouquet of wild primroses from the meadow.
• The primrose is one of the first flowers to appear after winter.
• Her dress was a lovely primrose shade.
• Primroses grow well in shaded areas of the garden.
• The path was lined with primrose plants.
• He painted the walls a soft primrose color.