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
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a chair made of cedar
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It’s also reinforced with water-resistant cedar battens that help the roof blend into the larger structure.
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The outside living space is even better, with an outdoor shower, cedar hot tub, and a hammock built into the floor of the deck.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Editor’s tip: If scent is a major trigger, these packs also come in calming lavender, a bright citrus, and a warm citrus and cedar mix.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
It’s also reinforced with water-resistant cedar battens that help the roof blend into the larger structure.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The outside living space is even better, with an outdoor shower, cedar hot tub, and a hammock built into the floor of the deck.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cedar
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“Cedar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedar. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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