plural pines or pine
1
: a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year
called also pine tree
2
: the wood of a pine tree that is often used to make furniture
pines; pined; pining
: to become thin and weak because of sadness or loss
—usually + away
Since his wife left him, he spends his days alone, pining away.
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“Pine.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pine. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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