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.”
How to use redwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the tallest tree species on Earth, named for its red-toned wood and bark.
Word forms
redwoods plural
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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.