sapwood
1 synonym and 1 antonym for sapwood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Sapwood is the paler, younger wood found just beneath the bark of a tree's stem or branch, distinct from the darker heartwood at its core.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
alburnum
Antonyms
How to use sapwood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pale sapwood
sapwood and heartwood
a ring of sapwood
strip away the sapwood
It's a neutral, everyday term used in woodworking, forestry and botany.
Etymology
Sapwood is a straightforward English compound, formed by joining sap and wood to describe the outer layer of a trunk through which sap flows.
Full origin of sapwood →Frequently asked questions
What is sapwood?
Sapwood is the layer of wood lying just under the bark of a stem or branch. It carries sap and is generally paler than the heartwood at the centre of the trunk.
What's the difference between sapwood and heartwood?
Sapwood is the younger, outer wood that is still physiologically active and carrying sap, while heartwood is the older wood at the core, which differs from it in colour.
Where is sapwood found in a tree?
It sits directly beneath the bark, forming a ring around the heartwood in the trunk or branches.
