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Definition of pine
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
2
: the straight-grained white or yellow usually durable and resinous wood of a pine varying from extreme softness in the white pine to hardness in the longleaf pine
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: any of various Australian coniferous trees (as of the genera Callitris or Araucaria)
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: pineapple
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: bench sense 1c
pine
verb
pined;
pining
Definition of pine (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to lose vigor, health, or flesh (as through grief) : languish
2
: to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable
they still pined for their lost wealth
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Other Words from pine
Noun
piney
or less commonly piny \ ˈpī-nē
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of pine in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The park, with more than 200 acres, is a peaceful preserve with expanses of pine forests, salt marshes and rocky coastline. — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "8 state parks in New England to visit this fall," 3 Sep. 2019 Just hours earlier, the Lebanese military said an Israeli drone, which violated Lebanon's airspace, dropped incendiary material and sparked a fire in a pine forest by the border. — NBC News, "Israeli army fires into Lebanon after military targets hit by missiles," 1 Sep. 2019 In contrast to the pine forests around the southern trailhead at Shelter Cove, grassy woodlands border the northern gateway. — Elaine Glusac, New York Times, "On California’s Lost Coast: Sea Lions, Surf and Squiggly Roads," 31 Aug. 2019 Another study published in June in PLOS One found that Neanderthals in two caves in Italy were traveling to nearby pine forests and collecting sap to process into an adhesive as well. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Making Neanderthal Birch Tar Isn’t as Complex as Thought," 26 Aug. 2019 For the hiker Climb Ibiza’s highest peak, Sa Talaia, for peak views of traditional whitewashed Ibicenco homes, verdant pine forests, and panoramas of Sant Antoni Bay. — National Geographic, "Ibiza beyond the clubs: 10 can’t-miss experiences," 16 Aug. 2019 The hotel is located slope-side, a regal lodge secluded among fragrant sage, Manzanita, and pines. — Agatha French, Orange County Register, "Lake Tahoe: The jewel of the Sierras shines bright," 21 Aug. 2019 Some terpenes are also present in many other plants, and, because of this, some strains resemble the taste and smell of fruits like berry or lemon, and even trees like pine. — Mike Adams, chicagotribune.com, "Why are cannabis terpenes so very important?," 19 Aug. 2019 Burlingame and pal Winston McElrea did a lot of the wood-working, including the handsome pine bar. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Huntsville, here’s your next coffee obsession," 19 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
For three 20-something UConn grads living in New York City, avid fans of the Huskies’ athletic teams, the urge to take action overtook the impulse to pine wistfully for past glory. — Dom Amore, courant.com, "UConn grads help fill empty seats at Huskies athletic events with youth groups through nonprofit," 14 June 2019 Location: Kauai, Hawaii Price: $6,950,000 As the last days of fall start to dwindle into winter, people who pine for sunny skies may dream of moving to a place where summer never ends. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Modern Hawaii home takes indoor-outdoor living to airy heights for $6.9M," 1 Nov. 2018 Pacers fans have had no reason to pine for Paul George this season, not with both Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis smashing expectations during a surprising thrill ride. — Ben Golliver, SI.com, "2018 NBA Playoffs: The Biggest Questions For Each Series," 12 Apr. 2018 There’s some humor, and some cool monsters, and a seductive droid named L3 (voiced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge) whom Lando seems to pine for. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "Solo: A Star Wars Story is the safest, most forgettable Star Wars movie," 24 May 2018 Ndegeocello, 49, may pine for her teen years, but any nostalgia is filtered on her new album through the prism of age and wisdom. — George Varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Meshell Ndegeocello San Diego-bound to promote 'Ventriloquism,' a covers album with many twists," 6 May 2018 In a cruel twist of fate, their characters continued to pine for each other on the show for another two years. — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, "22 Celebrities Who Dated Their Co-Stars IRL," 6 Feb. 2018 In a cruel twist of fate, their characters continued to pine for each other on the show for another two years. — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, "22 Celebrities Who Dated Their Co-Stars IRL," 6 Feb. 2018 Some in the Bay Area who pine for the fruit orchards of the Valley of Heart’s Delight might want to keep Silicon Valley as a replacement label. — Owen Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, "Silicon Valley faces an uncertain future — starting with its definition," 12 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pine.' 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 pine
pine
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pine
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year
: the wood of a pine tree that is often used to make furniture
pine
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of pine (Entry 2 of 2)
: to become thin and weak because of sadness or loss
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pine
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Kids Definition of pine
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an evergreen tree that has cones, narrow needles for leaves, and a wood that ranges from very soft to hard
pine
verb
pined;
pining
Kids Definition of pine (Entry 2 of 2)