adj
Piney
Piney (adj) means having the smell, look, or character of pine trees. Example: “The cabin had a piney scent from the fresh timber.”
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Having the smell, look, or character of pine trees.
"The cabin had a piney scent from the fresh timber."
How to use Piney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmelling or looking like pine — often used for scents, air, or landscapes.
Common pairings
piney scent
piney woods
piney smell
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Word forms
- Plural
- Pineys
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The cabin had a _____ scent from the fresh timber.
Etymology
Formed from pine and -y.
Rhymes for Piney
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What does “Piney” mean?
The word “Piney” means having the smell, look, or character of pine trees. In plain terms, smelling or looking like pine — often used for scents, air, or landscapes.
How do you use “Piney” in a sentence?
Here is “Piney” used in a sentence: “The cabin had a piney scent from the fresh timber.”
What part of speech is “Piney”?
“Piney” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of Piney?
"Piney" (adj) means having the smell, look, or character of pine trees.
