redwood

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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

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Recent Examples on the Web The Ohlson Recreation Center pool features a majestic redwood structure with massive barn doors between the pool and tennis court and a native plant garden. — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 The tree is a coastal redwood (or Sequoia sempervirens) and costs $10 for the thrill ride. — Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 The 2019 Pluribus seems to evoke the flavors and smells of the mountainous redwood forest where its grapes grew. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2022 Still, Tucsonites are as proud of their saguaro as Northern California is of its redwood. — Jon Waterman, Outside Online, 15 June 2020 Built with a mix of redwood, glass and natural stone from neighboring Bouquet Canyon, the resulting home is an architectural gem. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2022 The stay also includes the use of the cube's outside lounge kitchen, a dreamy redwood outside shower/bath that is open to the elements, along with a pool, hot tub, and hammocks for relaxing. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2022 Since then, the researchers have discovered intimate items within the collection, such as ebony dominoes, a calligraphy brush, and chopsticks made from bamboo and redwood. — Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2022 To protect the redwood from the elements — sun, wind, ocean air and rain, Kevin Bockman soaked the wood for five days in Tung oil and applied additional coats of the oil. — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2022 See More

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