tamarack

noun

tam·​a·​rack ˈta-mə-ˌrak 

ˈtam-rak

1

: any of several American larches

especially : a larch (Larix laricina) of northern North America that inhabits usually moist or wet areas

2

: the wood of a tamarack

Examples of tamarack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ponderosa pines and tamarack trees tower over the whole scene; elk, moose, and bears range in the dense forests, and, blissfully, there’s not a big box store in sight. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

The water is colored by the tamarack tree, kind of a root-beer color, which is a beautiful balance to all the greens — and just the metaphorical symbolic significance of it is really profound. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026

The larch, sometimes called tamarack, is the only deciduous conifer that changes color in the fall. — Graham Averill, Outside, 6 Feb. 2026

Some trees, like tamarack and bald cypress, are deciduous conifers that bear cones but lose their leaves in winter. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tamarack

noun

tam·​a·​rack ˈtam-(ə-)ˌrak 

1

: any of several American larches

especially : one of the northern U.S. and Canada

2

: the wood of a tamarack