sequoia

American  

[si-kwoi-uh] / sɪˈkwɔɪ ə /

noun

1. giant sequoia.

2. coast redwood.

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sequoia British  

/ sɪˈkwɔɪə /

noun

1. either of two giant Californian coniferous trees, Sequoia sempervirens ( redwood ) or Sequoiadendron giganteum (formerly Sequoia gigantea ) ( big tree or giant sequoia ): family Taxodiaceae

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Etymology

Origin of sequoia

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; named after Sequoya

Example Sentences

Of California’s roughly 80 giant sequoia groves, McKinley was ranked among the most vulnerable to fire, according to Ben Blom of the League, citing a report that has not been publicly released.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

California is home to 21 national monuments, more than any other state in the country — spanning rugged coastlines, stately sequoia groves and striking desert canyons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Without prompting he'll enthusiastically offer up fun facts about the Golden Gate Bridge, the subject of his book, or the root system of a sequoia.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

The park service logo is an arrowhead enclosing a sequoia tree, a snow-capped mountain landscape, bison and the phrase “National Park Service.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Your ageless heart as you move through time, layer on layer, tender sequoia .

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom