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Redwood - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

redwood

/ˈrɛdˌwʊd/ /ˈrɛdwʊd/

Definition:

A tall evergreen tree native to California, known for its reddish bark and immense height.

Synonyms:

sequoia, giant redwood, coast redwood

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

sapling, shrub

Common Collocations:

towering redwood, ancient redwood, redwood forest, majestic redwood

Derivatives:

redwoods, redwooded

Usage Tips:

Use "redwood" to refer specifically to the species of tall coniferous trees found in North America.

Common Phrases:

standing like a redwood, redwood country, under the redwoods

Etymology:

Derived from the reddish color of its bark and wood; first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The redwood trees in California are among the tallest in the world.
  • 2. We hiked through a dense redwood forest last summer.
  • 3. The park ranger explained how old some redwoods can live to be.
  • 4. A single redwood can grow over 300 feet tall.

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