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knotty pine
noun
: pine wood that has a decorative distribution of knots and is used especially for interior finish
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The home itself is full of charm, with knotty pine walls to cement the woodsy vibe and thoughtful touches like antiques, a U-Turn turntable with Klipsch speakers, and a cozy pellet stove.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
In this innovative and original home, the most surprising room of all may be on the top floor, a studio/guest room/sauna where that old bugaboo of knotty pine is raised to new heights of chic, giving it the feel and fragrance of a Swiss ski chalet.
—Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2024
Northern Wisconsin cabins are often with pine logs, knotty pine walls, and green windows.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
Thoughts of spending weekends off the grid in the wilderness, surrounded by tall, knotty pines, occupies our brain space frequently.
—Morgan Bulman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Knotty pine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotty%20pine. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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