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beech
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.”
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A tree with smooth grey bark and oval pointed leaves, or the pale wood it produces.
"A beech wood with silver firs in it rolled down the face of the hill, and the maze of leafless twigs and dusky spires cut sharp against the soft blueness of the evening sky."
— Harold Bindloss (1907)
"The path wound through an old beech forest."
"The table was made from solid beech."
How to use beech
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common broadleaf tree known for its smooth bark and pale, close-grained wood.
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Common pairings
beech tree
beech wood
beech forest
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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.
Synonyms
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beechwood
beech tree
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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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