piney
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Power outages for some customers in the piney woods of Texas could stretch late into this week as crews scrambled to make repairs.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023
The flavor is piney, a bit lemony, sharp and quite strong; a little goes a long way.
From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023
The way its savory and sweet elements play off of each other, plus the bright, piney essence of fresh sage, makes it compellingly, deeply flavorful.
From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2022
From the fresh woodsy, piney scent of your chopped fresh rosemary to its minty, floral fragrance as it bakes, these fresh lemony cookies are just right for the season.
From Salon • Nov. 12, 2022
She moved our things out of storage into a plywood cabin on the piney outskirts of town, which she rented on the strength of a tiny legacy from Grandfather Wharton.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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