willow
noun
wil·low
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Definition of willow
1
: any of a genus (Salix of the family Salicaceae, the willow family) of trees and shrubs bearing catkins of apetalous flowers and including forms of value for wood, osiers, or tanbark and a few ornamentals
2
: an object made of willow wood
especially
: a cricket bat
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Other Words from willow
willowlike
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of willow in a Sentence
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Hugo and Winchester lit out ahead of us on the trail for 100 yards before crashing through the willows and emerging as white specks in the wide-open mountain valley ahead of us. — Anchorage Daily News, "What do you do with bird dogs in the off-season? Love them, play with them, get to know them.," 9 July 2019 Since 2014, the Elwhaâs 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. Hereâs how.," 13 Aug. 2019 Rustic willow obelisk: Made from natural willow, this piece has a casual look and can be used as a support for long-stemmed or climbing plants. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Colorful, whimsical or classic, yard art can enhance your gardenâs overall appeal," 3 July 2019 Colorado College State of the Rockies project specialist Cyndy Hines pointed to cottonwood trees, box elders, willows and rare flowers. — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, "A run through Coloradoâs Yampa whitewater reveals the wildness that remains. But will the Westâs rivers survive urban demands?," 23 June 2019 Here along the rolling hills west of Santa Barbara, where willows line the creek and cattle roam free, the verdant land unfurls to reveal a rugged coastline largely unspoiled by man. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A look behind the Hollister Ranch gates. Will the public ever access these exclusive beaches?," 12 Apr. 2019 Whether the topic is picking old locks or smelting or gathering basket willow, history YouTube comments sections are wholesome places, full of follow-up questions and people marveling at how soothing the video is. — Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, "Spiff Up Your Real-World Skills With Old Timey YouTube," 25 June 2019 The water runs fast, flashing between banks of oak and willow, cottonwood and box elder and hackberry, and intricate wild-haired tapestries of fern. — Christopher Ketcham, Harper's magazine, "Ramblinâ Man," 24 June 2019 To the east, miles in the distance, lays a broad valley, and within it a streak of dark greenâthe willows and cottonwoods of Cienega Creek, which flows all year. — Douglas Main, National Geographic, "In a land of wild cats and scarce water, a battle over mining heats up," 25 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'willow.' 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 willow
willow
noun
English Language Learners Definition of willow
: a tree that has long, narrow leaves and strong, thin branches that are used to make baskets
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willow
noun
wil·low
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Kids Definition of willow
: a tree or bush with narrow leaves, catkins for flowers, and tough flexible stems sometimes used in making baskets
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