pine cone

noun

variants or less commonly pinecone
: a cone of a pine tree

Examples of pine cone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sequoias and cedars need no heat at all. 1 of 4 Ethan Champion-Fritz waits as a batch of Ponderosa pine cones are tumbled during a seed-extraction process, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Cal Fire’s Reforestation Center in Davis, Calif. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024 One person got creative and added fresh pine cones to the garland to create a focal point on their mantel. Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024 For an easy festive upgrade, add these small pumpkins filled with berries and pine cones to a bookcase, coffee table, or bathroom counter. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 Make bird feeders out of pine cones, peanut butter, and birdseed. Amanda Rock, Parents, 30 July 2024 Instead of the classic autumn shades, bright white pumpkins, sprigs of berries, and pine cones stand out amidst leaves of gold and sage. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024 Mango can taste like a pine cone if it’s done wrong, so this is impressive. Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024 Look for pine cones, acorns, and other common outdoor items and tally who found the most pieces. Amanda Rock, Parents, 30 July 2024 Simply pack small green pine cones (or pine tips) into a clean glass jar and fill it with turbinado sugar. Michael J. Coren, Washington Post, 23 July 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pine cone was in 1724

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“Pine cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pine%20cone. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

pine cone

noun
: the cone of a pine tree
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