longleaf pine

noun

long·​leaf pine ˈlȯŋ-ˌlēf- 

: a tall timber pine (Pinus palustris) of the southeastern U.S. with long needles in bundles of three and long cones

also : its tough coarse-grained reddish-orange wood consisting mostly of heartwood and used especially for flooring and joinery

Examples of longleaf pine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its current moniker pays homage to the longleaf pine tree, a foundational pillar of the Raleigh area’s historic timber and naval stores industries. —Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026

Her stay in the nest in a longleaf pine 50 feet above the earth also spurred donations for a raptor center. —Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026

In addition to the waterfall, visitors can enjoy the butterfly garden, Turtle Lake, and a 1-mile nature trail under the longleaf pines. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026

But across the South, the open, grassy longleaf pine ecosystems are coming back. —Andrea De Stefano, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for longleaf pine

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Kids Definition

longleaf pine

noun

long·​leaf pine ˌlȯŋ-ˌlēf- 

: a tall pine of the southeastern U.S. that has long needles in clusters of three and long cones and is a major timber tree

also : its tough coarse-grained reddish orange wood