western red cedar

noun

1

: a large arborvitae (Thuja plicata) chiefly of the Pacific Northwest with reddish-brown bark and wood

called also red cedar

2

: the wood of the western red cedar

Examples of western red cedar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many major brands and builders have relied on solid western red cedar, but the softwood market has faced pressure in recent years. — Christopher Kiggins, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Conceptualized as a contemporary reimagining of the historic homestead cabins seen through California’s high desert region, this striking rental is made from western red cedar, with white oak millwork running throughout the interiors. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026

The western red cedar front door is flanked by floor-to-ceiling glass and framed in travertine. — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025

The sauna itself is made out of western red cedar and hand-crafted in Ohio. — Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for western red cedar

• bleeder
• breeder
• feeder
• leader
• lieder
• meader
• pleader
• reader
• reeder
• seeder
• weeder
• cheerleader