alder
noun
any shrub or tree belonging to the genus Alnus, of the birch family, growing in moist places in northern temperate or colder regions and having toothed, simple leaves and flowers in catkins.
alders
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pluralof alder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A walk along the Gabrielino Trail with consulting arborist Alison Lancaster reveals a wealth of information about the trees of Los Angeles, including white alders, Torrey pines and coast live oaks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
As we spoke, a cool spring rushed out beside our feet from a low stand of alders.
From New York Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
This is the red blush seen all over the alders right now.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2022
“The cattail would be good. The alders and the willows would be a nice improvement.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2021
Graceful trees and bushes were growing along the riverbanks—weeping willows and alders and tall clumps of rhododendrons with their pink and red and mauve blossoms.
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
