cedarwood

noun

ce·​dar·​wood ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d 

: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects

Examples of cedarwood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Loewe’s new Iris Root caters to the floral lovers out there, who prefer a light, powdery fragrance, while the cedarwood and leather notes in Maison d’Etto’s Rotano might appeal to fans of woodier notes. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025

The fragrance features a blend of white florals — jasmine sambac, tuberose, neroli and orange flower — paired with stone fruits and honey for a juicy depth, and grounded by frankincense, cedarwood, sandalwood and cashmeran. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025

Clement Gavarry, principal perfumer at dsm-firmenich, adds that wood, resins, and amber are known for being warm and long-lasting, while leather and cedarwood usually create bold signature scents. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025

They’re also bound by one of Cox’s favorite aromas, cedarwood, which isn’t in the rest of the core collection. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cedarwood

• adulthood
• babyhood
• brotherhood
• cottonwood
• fatherhood
• firewood
• fuelwood
• hardihood
• ironwood
• leatherwood
• likelihood
• livelihood