soft·wood
ˈsȯft-ˌwu̇d 
1
: the wood of a coniferous tree (such as a fir or pine) whether hard or soft as distinguished from that of an angiospermous tree
2
: a tree that yields softwood
: having or made of softwood
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Noun
pines, firs, and other softwoods
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The United States imports 85% of its softwood lumber from Canada and 70% of its gypsum, which is used in drywall, from Mexico.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
Anne Quito, Quartz, 26 May 2021
Put it this way: For most softwood trim installation, this nailer is a good choice.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Oct. 2020
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Noun
Meanwhile, the United States is Canada’s top destination for its exports — more than three-fourths of them — which include softwood lumber, steel and aluminum.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The United States imports 85% of its softwood lumber from Canada and 70% of its gypsum, which is used in drywall, from Mexico.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The 1862 Homestead Act propelled the popularity of softwood construction.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 26 May 2021
Put it this way: For most softwood trim installation, this nailer is a good choice.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Oct. 2020
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“Softwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/softwood. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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