juniper

American  

[joo-nuh-per] / ˈdʒu nə pər /

noun

1. any evergreen, coniferous shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus, especially J. communis, having cones that resemble dark-blue or blackish berries used in flavoring gin and in medicine as a diuretic.

2. a tree mentioned in the Old Testament, said to be the retem.

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juniper British  

/ ˈdʒuːnɪpə /

noun

1. any coniferous shrub or small tree of the genus Juniperus, of the N hemisphere, having purple berry-like cones. The cones of J. communis ( common or dwarf juniper ) are used as a flavouring in making gin See also red cedar

2. any of various similar trees, grown mainly as ornamentals

3. Old Testament one of the trees used in the building of Solomon's temple (I Kings 6:15, 34) and for shipbuilding (Ezekiel 27:5)

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Etymology

Origin of juniper

1350–1400; Middle English junipere < Latin jūniperus

Example Sentences

Of all the species they have tried to bank, Ellyn said Juniper had foiled them three years in a row.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

On a formal military level, the relationship was defined by Israeli-U.S. exercises like Juniper Cobra, which focused exclusively on missile defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is reaping the benefits of its well-timed Juniper Networks acquisition.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Five years earlier, her house in Juniper Hills burned to the ground in the Bobcat fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Another rustle in the woods, and Juniper yelled, “Hide!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan