giant sequoia
noun
: an evergreen tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) of the cypress family that grows on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and sometimes exceeds 270 feet (about 82 meters) in height
called also big tree, sequoia
see cone illustrationExamples of giant sequoia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The grove on the park’s southern edge, first set aside for protection by President Abraham Lincoln, contains giant sequoia trees reaching up to 285 feet tall, with bark more than a foot thick and dating back 2,000 years.
—
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
In addition to the giant sequoias, Arboretum Detroit is also planting roughly 80 other species of trees in the neighborhood.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Legislators from both parties and conservation groups say the bill addresses an urgent need to protect giant sequoias, which can live for thousands of years and are among the most fire-resilient trees.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for giant sequoia
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
In addition to the giant sequoias, Arboretum Detroit is also planting roughly 80 other species of trees in the neighborhood.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Legislators from both parties and conservation groups say the bill addresses an urgent need to protect giant sequoias, which can live for thousands of years and are among the most fire-resilient trees.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for giant sequoia
Cite this Entry
“Giant sequoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giant%20sequoia. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share