How to Use cedar in a Sentence

cedar

noun
  • The cedar wax wing, with its black mask and fuzzy crest.
    Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Dead pines, firs, and cedars stretch as far as the eye can see.
    Brian Melley, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2023
  • In the mouth there are ripe fruit flavors with hints of cedar and licorice in the post palate.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Glue on the pinecones, tie on a jute ribbon bow, and add a few cedar sprigs behind the bow.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Hundreds of acres of maple and cedar, the closest human half a mile away.
    Graham Underwood, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Outside are three decks and a garage roof deck with cedar decking.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Framed by 30-foot bluffs along the shore, it's littered with driftwood from live oak and cedar trees.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The squirrel house is made of cedar and has a hunter-green composite roof.
    Kelly McMasters, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2023
  • The spray smells floral-powdery, but also has tart notes of patchouli and cedar.
    Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The lid is 2 x 2 cedar, grooved to accept a clear acrylic plastic panel.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Today, the boxy structure is wrapped head-to-toe in Alaskan yellow cedar.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This cedar bird feeder should draw a diverse array of birds to your space.
    Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The water was full of surfers in wet suits; colossal Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, and cedar trees lined the shore.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The property is fully landscaped and has a board-on-board cedar fence.
    Dallas Builders Association, Dallas News, 13 July 2023
  • In this case, the siding is Alaskan cedar, which was then treated using the ancient process.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Middle notes of cedar, pineapple and rhubarb spruce up the initial smell and lend it a more earthy, fruity flavor.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Untreated wood such as pine, cedar, and cypress are a good choice for any bed.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Boxy houses and boardwalks made of untreated cedar have gone gray from the salt air.
    Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Here, 46 cedar buildings are tucked away in a quiet area just outside the park's entrance.
    Megan Dubois, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The three lotions in the set are cedar, honey almond, and rosemary lavender.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Outside, there is a gunite pool, a plunge pool and a hot tub, as well as a pool house with a high-tech sound system and a cedar sauna.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The fence is made from the same cedar wood as the pergola and will develop a silvery patina over time.
    Melissa Ozawa, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The look of faux cedar, bay laurel, and cypress leaves with white berry sprays offers a classic yet fresh look.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Outside, a deck, a new cedar hot tub, a fire pit and an outdoor shower beckon.
    Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Designed for children ages 2 to 6 years old, this playhouse is made from cedar wood that’s been pre-stained, pre-cut, and pre-drilled.
    Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Inhale the aromatic cedar and pine that the home was built with, and exhale all the stress from your regular life.
    Brianna Griff, Chron, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Holding your bundle of cedar fluff under a sap blister, cut the blister open with your knife and spread the sap onto the fluff.
    Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 28 June 2023
  • Its hardware is made to resist rust, and the cedar wood construction is heat-treated.
    Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • The brick orange 34-petal blooms have undertones of mauve and cedar and are described as having the depth of a West Coast sunset.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The larger of two cocktail tables in the space is eight feet long and made of Portuguese cedar, with a curved top to diminish its bulk.
    Julie Lasky, ELLE Decor, 22 Mar. 2023

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