pine cone

noun

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

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This trend focuses on earthy tones and organic shapes by bringing the outdoors inside with natural elements like wood, felt, feathers and pine cones. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025 The pre-lit wreath comes decorated with pine cones and berry clusters. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Arrange birch bark vases or pots and candles on a tray and surround with evergreen branches and pine cones. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025 Dusted with snow and adorned with red berries and pine cones, each pre-lit tree glows with 130 warm white lights. Nora Colomer 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, 27 Oct. 2025 Jordan worked closely with Acosta on two wines from a base of Petit Manseng and Vidal Blanc—a still white infused with local pine cones, and a pét-nat infused with wine berries and Virginia wildflower honey. Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025 Microbes from natural plants like pine cones and nettles added to the milk would start the fermentation process that turns milk into thick, acidic yogurt. Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025 It’s adorned with pumpkin, pine cones, leaves, and berry skewers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 Nuts, seeds and pods such as walnuts, pine nuts and even pine cones. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Nov. 2025.

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pine cone

noun
: the cone of a pine tree
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