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
Examples of cedar in a Sentence
a chair made of cedar
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
For a restful slumber, try Herbal Clean with white lavender and sandalwood or Coastal Clean, which combines lavender with lime and cedar wood for a woodsy botanical blend.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Think evergreen-scented air and aged cedar—a subtle, grounding escape in every drop.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Where King Solomon had used cedar and cypress trees, Sister Aimee opted for concrete, marble, and steel.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Cedar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedar. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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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
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