pine needle

American  

noun

1. the needlelike leaf of a pine tree.

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pine needle British  

noun

1. any of the fine pointed leaves of a pine

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Etymology

Origin of pine needle

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

To help with the pine needle drop, she also advises putting it in a cooler part of your house, away from radiators or open fire.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Lori Greene’s land east of Charlotte has for 30 years teemed with trees planted to harvest longleaf pine needle straw.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024

On second thought, no: that would be like trying to count every pine needle in Yosemite.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2024

Prescribed burns are set intentionally and under carefully controlled conditions to clear underbrush, pine needle beds and other surface fuels that make forests more prone to wildfires.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2022

She pointed out, too, the maidenhair fern nearby; the black stems, she said, retained their shine in a pine needle basket’s weave.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson