redbud

noun

red·​bud ˈred-ˌbəd 

: any of several deciduous shrubs or trees (genus Cercis) of the legume family with usually pale rosy-pink flowers

Examples of redbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, opt for small trees such as Japanese maple, flowering dogwood, crabapple, serviceberry, and redbud rather than towering shade trees. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

This includes ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae, Eastern redbuds, elms, American hornbeams, and many river birches. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Spring also beckons nature lovers, who can enjoy the redbud and dogwood trees in bloom. — Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Tyler and Cora steady a western redbud sapling as Atticus holds up a bag of soil and Eliza shovels out the fragrant earth. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redbud

• lifeblood
• youngblood
• blood
• bud
• crud
• dud
• flood
• mud
• rud
• scud
• spud
• stud