sequoia

noun

se·​quoia si-ˈkwȯi-ə How to pronounce sequoia (audio)
: either of two huge coniferous California trees of the bald cypress family that may reach a height of over 300 feet (90 meters):

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Inland, rocky desert landscapes give way to rolling farmlands, and two-lane highways carve through quiet groves of towering sequoias before climbing into the high, rugged peaks of the 350+ mountain ranges. Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025 Those essentials have served me well on road trip adventures throughout California, from breezy beach towns to the towering sequoias and cliff-hugging spruce trees of its unforgettable national parks. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025 And in 1955, the McGee Fire burned through much of Converse Basin, consuming second-growth sequoias and demonstrating the dangers of suppressing all fires. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Today, the Giant Sequoia National Monument not only safeguards these ancient trees but also promotes public education and scientific inquiry while fostering resilient sequoia ecosystems that will endure for millennia to come. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sequoia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Sequoya (George Guess)

First Known Use

circa 1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sequoia was circa 1866

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“Sequoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequoia. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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sequoia

noun
se·​quoia si-ˈkwȯi-(y)ə How to pronounce sequoia (audio)
: either of two huge cone-bearing California trees that are related to the bald cypresses and may grow to a height of over 300 feet (90 meters):
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