redwood

noun

red·​wood ˈred-ˌwu̇d 

1

: any of various woods (such as brazilwood) yielding a red dye

2

: a tree that yields a red dyewood or produces red or reddish wood

3

a

: a very tall coniferous tree (Sequoia sempervirens) of the bald cypress family that grows chiefly in coastal California, sometimes reaches a height of 360 feet (110 meters), and is a commercially important timber tree

called also coast redwood

see cone illustration compare dawn redwood

b

: its brownish-red durable wood

Examples of redwood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dance the day away to live music while enjoying tasty, locally made food, cold beer, cider and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. —Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024

From towering redwoods to vast vineyards, California offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024

Some suites even offer you a private hot tub on their redwood deck. —Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024

Vintner’s Resort certainly tops the list of vineyard estates situated among the wizened redwoods and elegant gardens. —Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024

Dine in the stunning redwoods at Wrights Station on Friday, May 10, for the kickoff to the Taste of Terroir series from the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers. —Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024

The hotel prides itself on its use of local and reclaimed materials, including redwood lumber from the former San Francisco Bridge, and boasts living green elements throughout the building, helping guests get a literal breath of fresh air in every room. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024

Glenn County’s airport was damaged by heavy rain, while Sutter County’s Yuba Fairgrounds were severely damaged when a 15-foot redwood tree fell on a restroom building. —Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024

Klamath is a sleepy enclave now, but the century-old Requa Inn still bustles with visitors, drawn now by redwoods, trails and river. —Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing redwood

• coast redwood
• dawn redwood

Kids Definition

redwood

noun

red·​wood ˈred-ˌwu̇d 

: a tall cone-producing evergreen tree mostly of coastal California that is related to the bald cypresses and sometimes grows to be 360 feet (110 meters) tall

also : its light long-lasting brownish red wood