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Cottonwood - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Cottonwood is a type of fast-growing tree found in North America, known for its fluffy seeds that resemble cotton. It is often found near rivers and provides shade.

cottonwood

/ˈkɑtənˌwʊd/ /ˈkɒtənwʊd/

Definition:

A fast-growing tree of the poplar family, often found near water in North America.

Synonyms:

poplar, aspen, willow

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

desert plant, cactus

Common Collocations:

cottonwood tree, cottonwood leaves, cottonwood bark

Derivatives:

cottonwoods, cottonwooded

Usage Tips:

Use "cottonwood" to refer to the tree or its soft, fluffy seeds that resemble cotton.

Common Phrases:

under the cottonwood, cottonwood whisper, cottonwood shade

Etymology:

Derived from "cotton" (for its fluffy seeds) and "wood" (its material), first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The cottonwood tree swayed in the breeze.
  • 2. Children played beneath the towering cottonwood.
  • 3. The riverbank was lined with young cottonwoods.
  • 4. Cottonwood seeds floated through the summer air.

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