redwood

noun

red·​wood ˈred-ˌwu̇d 

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

3

a

: a very tall coniferous tree (Sequoia sempervirens) of the 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Upstairs, the primary suite is positioned as a quiet retreat with a cathedral ceiling, a wrought-iron chandelier handcrafted in Umbria, and tall French doors that open to a balcony facing redwood trees. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026

Article continues below The property includes a one-bedroom cottage, a patio, and oak and redwood trees. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026

The woman reportedly sheltered in hollow redwood stumps at night and buried her feet in the dirt to stay warm. —Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026

The park features stands of centuries-old redwood trees and provides a haven for a variety of California wildlife, though it’s best known for the 80-foot-high McWay Falls, an impressive cascade that drops directly from a sheer cliff to the sandy beach below. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing redwood

• coast redwood
• dawn redwood

Rhymes for redwood

• allgood
• basswood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• driftwood

Kids Definition

redwood

noun

red·​wood ˈred-ˌwu̇d 

: a tall cone-producing evergreen tree mostly of coastal California that is related to the bald cypresses and sometimes grows to be 360 feet (110 meters) tall

also : its light long-lasting brownish red wood