cedarwood

noun

ce·​dar·​wood ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d 

: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects

Examples of cedarwood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This santal and cedar candle mixes fragrances like cardamom and crushed black peppercorn with hints of patchouli, and the base scent offers an inviting blend of white cedarwood and golden amber. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

The limited edition super-candle features green and earthy base notes of cedarwood and green pepper, middle notes of tomato and mandarin, and top notes of fresh basil, black currant and mint. —Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Inside this keepsake case is an Earthy and complex blend of warm cedarwood, deep myrrh resin, and spicy clove. —Dan Michel, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025

Laced with notes of tobacco leaf, plum, cedarwood, and tonka bean, this is the kind of vanilla that’s best for a chic, candlelit dinner, rather than a spin through the cupcake shop. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cedarwood

• adulthood
• babyhood
• brotherhood
• cottonwood
• fatherhood
• firewood
• fuelwood
• hardihood
• ironwood
• leatherwood
• likelihood
• livelihood