pinewood

noun

pine·​wood ˈpīn-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce pinewood (audio)
1
: the wood of the pine tree
2
: a wood of pines
often used in plural but singular or plural in construction

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Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pinewood was in 1601

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“Pinewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinewood. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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pinewood

noun
pine·​wood ˈpīn-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce pinewood (audio)
1
: the wood of a pine tree
2
: a wood or growth of pines
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