soft·wood
ˈsȯft-ˌwu̇d 
1
: the wood of a coniferous tree (such as a fir or pine) whether hard or soft as distinguished from that of an angiospermous tree
2
: a tree that yields softwood
: having or made of softwood
Examples of softwood in a Sentence
Noun
pines, firs, and other softwoods
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Stacey Wreathall and Dafydd Gwyon, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Take softwood cuttings to propagate in spring and summer, and semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and fall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Anne Quito, Quartz, 26 May 2021
Put it this way: For most softwood trim installation, this nailer is a good choice.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Oct. 2020
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Noun
Lush tropical plants and rattan screens give an almost alfresco, Hemingway-esque feel, while softwood beams channel Scandinavia, coupled with mid-century chairs and velvet cushioning in calming olive greens.
—Stacey Wreathall and Dafydd Gwyon, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Take softwood cuttings to propagate in spring and summer, and semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and fall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Adjective
The 1862 Homestead Act propelled the popularity of softwood construction.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 26 May 2021
Put it this way: For most softwood trim installation, this nailer is a good choice.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Oct. 2020
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“Softwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/softwood. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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