cedar

Definition

• n. any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
• n. durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests
• n. any cedar of the genus Cedrus

Word forms

Plural

cedars

Example sentences

1. n.

   The cedar tree in our backyard provides shade during the hot summer days.

2. n.

   The hospital used cedar wood for the furniture because it has natural antibacterial properties.