pine needle
noun
the needlelike leaf of a pine tree.
pine needles
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pluralof pine needle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In between shoots, she drank tea made from boiled snow and pine needles, and warmed her feet by a crackling fire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
From then, Annie recommends watering the tree every day to help prevent pine needles from falling out too quickly.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
In his talk, Longcore agrees with Valachovic that certain parts of the proposed regulations make sense, such as removing wood fences connected to buildings and pine needles and dead leaves from roofs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025
A loose-fingered sprinkle that collapsed into the pot like dried pine needles, instantly perfuming the steam.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2025
The ground was uneven, treacherous with roots, but the pine needles were soft underfoot.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
