Douglas fir

noun

Doug·​las fir ˈdə-gləs- 

: any of a genus (Pseudotsuga) of tall evergreen timber trees of the pine family having thick bark, pitchy wood, and pendulous cones

especially : one (P. menziesii synonym P. taxifolia) chiefly of the western U.S. see cone illustration

Examples of Douglas fir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the open kitchen, for example, azure tiles and plain-sawn Douglas fir cabinetry nod to surf and turf. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

The project, which covers about 1,300 acres in the Boise National Forest near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, is primarily meant to remove Douglas fir trees in an attempt to address parasitic dwarf mistletoe and bark beetle damage. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026

The spine of our house was a 60-foot beam that ran the length of the basement ceiling, hand-carved from the trunk of an ancient Douglas fir. — Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026

For these tree houses, the interiors are mostly crafted from Douglas fir, while the decks and railing are made of redwood cedar. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

David Douglas †1834 Scottish botanist

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Douglas fir

• amateur
• connoisseur
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• saboteur
• silencer
• voyageur
• birr
• blur
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Kids Definition

Douglas fir

noun

Doug·​las fir ˌdəg-ləs- 

: a tall evergreen cone-bearing timber tree of the western U.S.