redwood

noun

red·wood | \ ˈred-ˌwu̇d

Definition of redwood

1 : any of various woods (such as brazilwood) yielding a red dye

2 : a tree that yields a red dyewood or produces red or reddish wood

3a : a very tall coniferous tree (Sequoia sempervirens) of the bald cypress family that grows chiefly in coastal California, sometimes reaches a height of 360 feet (110 meters), and is a commercially important timber tree

— called also coast redwood

— see cone illustration — compare {dawn redwood}

b : its brownish-red durable wood

Examples of redwood in a Sentence

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The northern redwoods and the small farming community of Sonoma won out. — Shelby Grad, latimes.com, "Essential California: Family arrests at border stop, for now," 26 June 2018 The Bird House consists primarily of redwood and cedar, and measures about 18 feet wide, 30 feet long, and 20 feet tall. — baltimoresun.com, "Orioles to open re-imagined Kids’ Corner at Camden Yards tonight," 8 May 2018 The outback climb takes you through many microclimates, sweeping vistas, giant redwoods, and quiet country roads. — Annie Daly, SELF, "12 Beautiful Biking Destinations You’ll Want to Add to Your Bucket List," 18 July 2018 The result is an impressive house characterized by broad horizontal lines, a flowing floorplan, and natural materials like redwood, fir, flagstone, brick, and more. — Lauren Ro, Curbed, "Updated midcentury home with backyard oasis wants $1.3M," 29 Mar. 2018 Meghan then changed once more into a more casual look for the final engagement in New Zealand, a walk through the redwood trees. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Finishes Out the Royal Tour of New Zealand Wearing Prince Harry's Jacket," 31 Oct. 2018 Setting: Just east of Hwy. 1, in a gently rising, 20-acre canyon of towering redwoods about a half-mile hike below the hilltop main resort. — San Francisco Chronicle, "Suite Spot: Ventana Big Sur glamping," 16 May 2018 In 1976, one of the Poulsen children built the wooden European Chalet-style home that sits on the property now, a classic ski home with stone fireplaces, wood paneling, clear-heart redwood beams, and wrought iron accents. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Historic ski chalet on last large parcel in Squaw Valley asks $15M," 11 Dec. 2018 The portrait shows Markle standing in the middle of a forest of towering redwood, with the sun shining in the background. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince Harry Took a Gorgeous Photo of Meghan Markle During Royal Tour," 1 Nov. 2018

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