cedar

noun

ce·​dar ˈsē-dər 

1

a

: any of a genus (Cedrus) of usually tall coniferous trees (such as the cedar of Lebanon or the deodar) of the pine family noted for their fragrant durable wood

b

: any of numerous coniferous trees (as of the genera Juniperus, Chamaecyparis, or Thuja of the cypress family) that resemble the true cedars especially in the fragrance and durability of their wood

2

: the wood of a cedar

cedary

ˈsē-dər-ē 

-də-rē

adjective

Examples of cedar in a Sentence

a chair made of cedar

Recent Examples on the Web

Wow Factor aromas—hearty, complex, layered and including mint crisp, chocolate cherry cake, orange peels, molasses, dark honey, cedar and eucalyptus. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Sequoias and cedars need no heat at all. 1 of 4 Ethan Champion-Fritz waits as a batch of Ponderosa pine cones are tumbled during a seed-extraction process, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Cal Fire’s Reforestation Center in Davis, Calif. —Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024

Firepits, cedar hot tubs, and cold plunge pools provide Nordic-style relaxation; the guest-only bar serves up craft cocktails and light bites; and the complimentary breakfast includes an artisanal toast bar with sweet and savory toppings. —Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024

Siberian pine, Virginian cedar, cypress and mandarin essential oils provide the soothing woodsy scent, reminiscent of forest bathing. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cedre, from Anglo-French, from Latin cedrus, from Greek kedros

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing cedar

• Atlantic white cedar
• cedar-apple rust
• cedar of Lebanon
• cedar waxwing
• incense cedar
• Japanese cedar
• northern white cedar
• red cedar
• salt cedar
• western red cedar
• white cedar

Kids Definition

cedar

noun

ce·​dar ˈsēd-ər 

1

a

: any of a genus of usually tall trees related to the pines and noted for their fragrant durable wood

b

: any of numerous cone-bearing trees (as some junipers) resembling the true cedars especially in having fragrant long-lasting wood

2

: the wood of a cedar

Geographical Definition

Cedar

geographical name

Ce·​dar ˈsē-dər 

river 329 miles (529 kilometers) long in southeastern Minnesota and eastern Iowa flowing southeast into the Iowa River