noun
redwood
Redwood (noun) means a very tall evergreen tree native to the coast of California, or its reddish timber. Example: “Some coastal redwoods in California soar over 100 metres tall.”
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A very tall evergreen tree native to the coast of California, or its reddish timber.
"Some coastal redwoods in California soar over 100 metres tall."
How to use redwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the tallest tree species on Earth, named for its red-toned wood and bark.
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Some coastal _____ in California soar over 100 metres tall.
Etymology
From red plus wood, referring to the tree's reddish bark and timber.
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What does “redwood” mean?
The word “redwood” means a very tall evergreen tree native to the coast of California, or its reddish timber. In plain terms, one of the tallest tree species on Earth, named for its red-toned wood and bark.
How do you use “redwood” in a sentence?
Here is “redwood” used in a sentence: “Some coastal redwoods in California soar over 100 metres tall.”
What part of speech is “redwood”?
“Redwood” is a noun.
What is the meaning of redwood?
"redwood" (noun) means a very tall evergreen tree native to the coast of California, or its reddish timber.
