How to Use eucalyptus in a Sentence

eucalyptus

noun
  • The heart of her business is the sauna, the eucalyptus steam room and the whirlpool.
    — Catherine Henderson, The Know, 24 July 2020
  • On a corner of the Bosch farms, cows lie in the shade of eucalyptus trees.
    — Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The kids get a Bic lighter and burn a little patch of eucalyptus.
    — The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The scent is a blend of wild mint, eucalyptus, basil, and Thai ginger.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Over there a fence, a eucalyptus, and the whole hillside caught fire.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The tangy smell of eucalyptus leaves lining the streets.
    — New York Times, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Niemann curved a nice fade around several huge eucalyptus trees to the rough on the back of the green, 52 feet away from the pin.
    — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2022
  • Start with a basic grapevine wreath, then tuck in sprigs of faux eucalyptus, dusty miller, and more.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children younger than age 3, the CDC says.
    — Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Like koalas only eat the very like tender as part of the eucalyptus.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 27 May 2022
  • Over the years, highly flammable grass and brush, eucalyptus trees and Monterey pine groves have built up in the East Bay hills.
    — Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 May 2021
  • Attach a mixture of berries and eucalyptus to the wreath.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Fill your sink with hot water and a few drops of eucalyptus oil.
    — Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
  • Were the windows down, the air redolent with oak and eucalyptus?
    — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 11 Sep. 2020
  • An iconic eucalyptus tree fell on the 15th fairway of the South Course.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2022
  • The pile was one of about a dozen beneath a stand of eucalyptus trees near the merry-go-round in Griffith Park.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Much of the project will be set in a eucalyptus grove where low-rise dorms have existed for decades.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2022
  • The mix also contains eucalyptus oil and lavender, which work to keep the leather soft.
    — Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Dawn is partial to the sea salt and eucalyptus scents, which keep her outdoor area bug-free for up to 80 hours.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 9 June 2021
  • The scoop of ice cream alongside them, like eucalyptus.
    — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
  • The fourth and final is a rich lavender and eucalyptus blend meant to take the cozy notes in a new direction.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 July 2022
  • The adorable eucalyptus-eaters are on the front lines of research for a chlamydia vaccine.
    — Longreads, 23 July 2020
  • To top it off, the fragrance is earthy and refreshing with notes of eucalyptus and mint.
    — Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
  • And then there were the rogue eucalyptus tree branches.
    — Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
  • Then, massage your feet with the lavender and eucalyptus foot crème to nourish the feet.
    — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Not to be confused with the essential oil of the same name, OLE is derived from the gum eucalyptus tree.
    — Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2021
  • The scent of citrus and eucalyptus will enliven you and your guests.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Skewes was encouraged by the green tufts that sprouted from scorched eucalyptus trees at most of the sites.
    — Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
  • The set is crafted from sturdy solid eucalyptus wood, and the chairs’ seats and backrests are secured with woven rattan.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
  • And oh, yes, the eucalyptus — the Tasmanian blue gum variety, melancholy and romantic-looking, the Hamlet of trees.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025

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