acacia

noun

aca·​cia ə-ˈkā-shə 

1

: gum arabic

2

: any of a large genus (Acacia) of leguminous shrubs and trees of warm regions with leaves pinnate or reduced to phyllodes and white or yellow flower clusters

Examples of acacia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gut Fuel, a prebiotic fiber and polyphenol powdered blend, made up of baobab fruit pulp, acacia seyal gum, solnul resistant potato starch, oat bran and grape seed extract, is designed to blend into smoothies, sauces and yogurt — without affecting the taste. —Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

The plush polyester cushions and pillows have a foam center protected by all-weather covers, and the acacia wood frame is resistant to mold and mildew. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

The set includes two wide club chairs, a loveseat, and a coffee table, all crafted from solid acacia wood that gives patios and balconies an organic, elevated feel, and plush cushions with removable covers add cozy comfort. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026

Particularly fire-prone plants include eucalyptus, acacia, evergreens with fine needles, pampas grass and palms. —The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, going back to Latin, "a species of Acacia, gum arabic," borrowed from Greek akakía "a plant of the Acacia genus (probably A. nilotica), acacia extract," of obscure origin; (sense 1) Middle English acacia, acacie "astringent gum made from the juice of green plums or sloes," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French acasie, acacie "juice of plums or sloes," borrowed from Medieval Latin acacia, going back to Latin, "gum arabic"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for acacia

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Kids Definition

acacia

noun

aca·​cia ə-ˈkā-shə 

1

: gum arabic

2

: any of numerous shrubs and trees of the legume family that grow in warm areas and have white or yellow flower clusters

Medical Definition

acacia

noun

aca·​cia ə-ˈkā-shə 

1

capitalized : a genus of woody leguminous plants of warm regions having pinnate leaves and white or yellow flower clusters

2

: any of the genus Acacia of leguminous plants

3

: gum arabic