beech
Beech (noun) means a tree with smooth grey bark and oval pointed leaves, or the pale wood it produces. Example: “The path wound through an old beech forest.”
How to use beech
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common broadleaf tree known for its smooth bark and pale, close-grained wood.
Word forms
beeches plural, Beeches plural, Beeches plural
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The path wound through an old _____ forest.
Etymology
From Old English bece, related to the word "book" — early books were sometimes made using beech wood or bark.
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Rhymes for beech
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What does “beech” mean?
The word “beech” means a tree with smooth grey bark and oval pointed leaves, or the pale wood it produces. In plain terms, a common broadleaf tree known for its smooth bark and pale, close-grained wood.
How do you pronounce “beech”?
“Beech” is pronounced BEECH (/ˈbiːt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beech” in a sentence?
Here is “beech” used in a sentence: “The path wound through an old beech forest.”
What part of speech is “beech”?
“Beech” is a noun.
Where does the word “beech” come from?
The word “beech” comes from Old English. From Old English bece, related to the word "book" — early books were sometimes made using beech wood or bark.
Is “beech” a common word?
“Beech” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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