sandalwood
noun
san·dal·wood
ˈsan-dᵊl-ˌwu̇d 
1
: the compact close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of a parasitic tree (Santalum album of the family Santalaceae, the sandalwood family) of southern Asia much used in ornamental carving and cabinetwork
also
: the tree that yields this wood
2
: any of various trees other than the sandalwood some of which yield dyewoods
also
: the fragrant wood of such a tree
Examples of sandalwood in a Sentence
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The 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is still showing truly lovely structure, with sandalwood and mellowed red fruit, while the 2005 Russian River Pinot Noir has oodles of soft ripe secondary fruit.
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Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
The bespoke candle features rose and jasmine accents, with uplifting notes of lemon and sandalwood.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
Clove, patchouli, sandalwood, cardamom, and petitgrain punctuate this sensual number from Symrise perfumer Carlos Viñals.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
This candle features notes of cashmere, vanilla, rose, and sandalwood in a base of skin-safe coconut apricot wax that melts into the body for a relaxing massage moment.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
The aroma is a blend of blueberries, black current, sandalwood, vanilla, tobacco and sassafras.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The santal bloom scent can impress the fragrance aficionado in your life, with notes of rose, jasmine, and sandalwood.
—Renee Cherry, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
The result is a whiskey with distinct spiciness, sandalwood aromas, and a hint of coconut, offering a truly Japanese whiskey experience.
—Lela London, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
In addition to the floral notes, the candle is scented with earthy tones like sandalwood and musk.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
The bespoke candle features rose and jasmine accents, with uplifting notes of lemon and sandalwood.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
Clove, patchouli, sandalwood, cardamom, and petitgrain punctuate this sensual number from Symrise perfumer Carlos Viñals.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
This candle features notes of cashmere, vanilla, rose, and sandalwood in a base of skin-safe coconut apricot wax that melts into the body for a relaxing massage moment.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
The aroma is a blend of blueberries, black current, sandalwood, vanilla, tobacco and sassafras.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The santal bloom scent can impress the fragrance aficionado in your life, with notes of rose, jasmine, and sandalwood.
—Renee Cherry, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
The result is a whiskey with distinct spiciness, sandalwood aromas, and a hint of coconut, offering a truly Japanese whiskey experience.
—Lela London, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
In addition to the floral notes, the candle is scented with earthy tones like sandalwood and musk.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
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sandalwood
noun
san·dal·wood
-ˌwu̇d
: the close-grained fragrant yellowish wood of an Asian tree often used in carving and cabinetwork
also
: the tree that yields this wood
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