cypress
1 synonym for cypress, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An evergreen conifer with dense, dark, scale-like foliage, often planted in rows or seen in cemeteries.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cypress tree
How to use cypress
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cypress tree
cypress grove
weeping cypress
Etymology
From Old French cipres, from Late Latin cypressus, ultimately from Greek kyparissos.
Full origin of cypress →Frequently asked questions
What does “cypress” mean?
The word “cypress” means an evergreen conifer with dense, dark, scale-like foliage, often planted in rows or seen in cemeteries. In plain terms, a tall, narrow evergreen tree with dark, feathery-looking foliage, traditionally linked with mourning and graveyards.
How do you pronounce “cypress”?
“Cypress” is pronounced SEYE-pruhs (/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “cypress” in a sentence?
Here is “cypress” used in a sentence: “A line of tall cypress trees shaded the gravel driveway.”
What part of speech is “cypress”?
“Cypress” is a noun.
Where does the word “cypress” come from?
The word “cypress” comes from Late Latin. From Old French cipres, from Late Latin cypressus, ultimately from Greek kyparissos.
Is “cypress” a common word?
“Cypress” is an uncommon word in modern English.
