noun
Uncommon
cypress
SEYE-pruhs
Cypress (noun) means an evergreen conifer with dense, dark, scale-like foliage, often planted in rows or seen in cemeteries. Example: “A line of tall cypress trees shaded the gravel driveway.”
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An evergreen conifer with dense, dark, scale-like foliage, often planted in rows or seen in cemeteries.
"A line of tall cypress trees shaded the gravel driveway."
"Italian cypresses give the Tuscan hillsides their distinctive silhouette."
How to use cypress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tall, narrow evergreen tree with dark, feathery-looking foliage, traditionally linked with mourning and graveyards.
Common pairings
cypress tree
cypress grove
weeping cypress
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- cypresses
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Etymology
From Old French cipres, from Late Latin cypressus, ultimately from Greek kyparissos.
Synonyms
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cypress tree
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.
