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
Examples of cedar in a Sentence
a chair made of cedar
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These scents are packed with oil aromatherapy standouts like cedar, orange, and pine to calm the senses.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The incense used in the scent nods to a blacksmith’s fire with the use of vibrant wood, made up of cedar, guaiac, and oud wood representing a watchmaker’s bench that’s then topped off by amber accord.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
And the materials they are built from – cedar, grass, rice straw and Japanese witch hazel – are cut within walking distance.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Oct. 2024
The fragrance is an exotic blend of cardamom, coriander, saffron, and cedar over a base of leather and amber, evoking the atmosphere of an old-world marketplace.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The incense used in the scent nods to a blacksmith’s fire with the use of vibrant wood, made up of cedar, guaiac, and oud wood representing a watchmaker’s bench that’s then topped off by amber accord.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
And the materials they are built from – cedar, grass, rice straw and Japanese witch hazel – are cut within walking distance.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Oct. 2024
The fragrance is an exotic blend of cardamom, coriander, saffron, and cedar over a base of leather and amber, evoking the atmosphere of an old-world marketplace.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Cedar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedar. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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