alder
noun
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Definition of alder
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of a genus (Alnus) of toothed-leaved trees or shrubs of the birch family that have catkins which become woody, that typically grow in cool moist ground, and that have wood used especially in turnery
also
: its wood
Alder
biographical name
Al·der
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Definition of Alder (Entry 2 of 2)
Kurt 1902–1958 German chemist
Examples of alder in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
This features custom multi-format alder shelves and a handmade cement tile floor. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Custom homebuilder Brad Agler has done it again," 13 Aug. 2019 Since 2014, the Elwha’s delta has grown by at least 100 acres and pushed out into the strait more than 300 feet, creating new space for birds, butterflies, willow, alder, yellow-tongued monkeyflower, and lavender searocket. — Starre Vartan, National Geographic, "Beavers on the coast are helping salmon bounce back. Here’s how.," 13 Aug. 2019 There are some trees, a few mature spruce and birch as well as alder brush, but little in the way of burnable firewood. — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, "Swan Lake Fire may have ruined a weekend, but there is relief that it finally happened," 17 July 2019 With summer solstice less than a week away (June 21 at 7:54 a.m. in Alaska), the night was bright enough to read a map, even in a tunnel of alders. — Anchorage Daily News, "A 60-mile walk under the midnight sun, with no stops for sleep," 22 June 2019 Radiocarbon dating suggests that sometime between 395 and 255 BCE, the shield’s maker peeled a strip of bark several feet wide right off the trunk of a willow or alder tree. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "This 2,400-year-old bark shield took a beating in an Iron Age fight," 31 May 2019 Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquillity. — Rick Steves' Europe, The Seattle Times, "Helsinki holds its own among Nordic capitals," 18 Sep. 2018 The riverside alder thickets are great for seeing migratory species and breeding warblers. — Jill K. Robinson, SFChronicle.com, "5 places to spot birds in Half Moon Bay," 12 July 2018 Wildwood Grill Master Collection Planks and Smoking Chips ($25) Different woods—like the hickory, cherry, maple, cedar, and alder in this set—bring out different flavors. — Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, "10 Products That Will Turn You Into a Grill Master," 13 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'alder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for alder
alder
noun
English Language Learners Definition of alder
: a type of tree or shrub that grows in wet ground in some northern countries
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alder
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al·der
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Kids Definition of alder
: a tree or shrub related to the birches that has toothed leaves and grows in moist soil