red cedar

noun

1

: a common juniper (Juniperus virginiana) chiefly of the eastern U.S. that has dark green closely imbricated scalelike leaves

also : a related tree (J. silicicola) of the southeastern U.S.

2

: western red cedar sense 1

3

: the red or reddish-brown wood of a red cedar

Examples of red cedar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The seven red cedar tubs, which are on a terraced deck behind the hotel, are the big draw. —Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024

Evergreens, such as the eastern red cedar, American holly, and eastern hemlock, are particularly effective at providing protective places for butterflies, especially when other plants have lost their leaves. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024

And the property’s three structures are wrapped in red cedar with a metal fascia. —R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

The Nano Suisse is based on a double-axle trailer and finished in red cedar cladding with aluminum accenting. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

red cedar

noun

1

: any of several U.S. evergreen trees that are conifers with scalelike leaves and fragrant red or reddish brown wood

2

: the wood of a red cedar