cedar

noun

ce·​dar ˈsē-dər 

1

a

: any of a genus (Cedrus) of usually tall coniferous trees (such as the cedar of Lebanon or the deodar) of the pine family noted for their fragrant durable wood

b

: any of numerous coniferous trees (as of the genera Juniperus, Chamaecyparis, or Thuja of the cypress family) that resemble the true cedars especially in the fragrance and durability of their wood

2

: the wood of a cedar

cedary

ˈsē-dər-ē 

-də-rē

adjective

Examples of cedar in a Sentence

a chair made of cedar

Recent Examples on the Web

In the central episode, Gilgamesh and Enkidu travel to the sacred cedar forest, which flourishes on the banks of the Euphrates. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025

Malin + Goetz’s Tomato Home Spray, Flamingo Estate’s Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle, and Loewe’s Tomato Leaves Liquid Soap are all additional examples of this shift in brand offerings beyond the well-trodden paths of neroli, oud, cedar, caramel, or rose. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 May 2025

Other highlights in the first flight of 9 wines included 1978 with fresh cassis, blackberries, and a hint of mint and chocolate, as well as 1986 which was brimming with black cherry, plum, cedar, juicy acidity and a very long finish. —Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

Made from durable steel and hardy cedar, this 6 x 8-foot gazebo is a gorgeous addition to your yard. —Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cedre, from Anglo-French, from Latin cedrus, from Greek kedros

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing cedar

• Atlantic white cedar
• cedar-apple rust
• cedar of Lebanon
• cedar waxwing
• incense cedar
• Japanese cedar
• northern white cedar
• red cedar
• salt cedar
• western red cedar
• white cedar

Rhymes for cedar

• bleeder
• breeder
• feeder
• leader
• lieder
• meader
• pleader
• reader
• reeder
• seeder
• weeder
• cheerleader

Kids Definition

cedar

noun

ce·​dar ˈsēd-ər 

1

a

: any of a genus of usually tall trees related to the pines and noted for their fragrant durable wood

b

: any of numerous cone-bearing trees (as some junipers) resembling the true cedars especially in having fragrant long-lasting wood

2

: the wood of a cedar

Geographical Definition

Cedar

geographical name

Ce·​dar ˈsē-dər 

river 329 miles (529 kilometers) long in southeastern Minnesota and eastern Iowa flowing southeast into the Iowa River