whitewood

American  

[hwahyt-wood, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˌwʊd, ˈwaɪt- /

noun

1. any of numerous trees, as the tulip tree or the linden, yielding a white or light-colored wood.

2. the wood of these trees.

3. a cottonwood of the genus Populus.

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whitewood British  

/ ˈwaɪtˌwʊd /

noun

1. any of various trees with light-coloured wood, such as the tulip tree, basswood, and cottonwood

2. the wood of any of these trees

3. Also: whiteywood.  another name for mahoe

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Etymology

Origin of whitewood

First recorded in 1655–65; white + wood ¹

Example Sentences

Through the earpiece it sounded like fine-grain sandpaper brushing on whitewood.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

Father being somewhat expert in finding bees found a number of trees, one of which was a large whitewood and stood full a mile or more, from home.

From The Bark Covered House by Nowlin, William

Swamp oak and whitewood grew commonly in the drier situations toward the edge of the swamp conditions.

From The Mammals of Washtenaw County, Michigan Occasional Papers of the Museum of Zoology, No. 123 by Wood, Norman

Between the two narrow beds of carved whitewood and ebony, stood the household treasure of the Van Gends, a massive oaken chair upon which the Prince of Orange had once sat during a council meeting.

From Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates by Dodge, Mary Mapes

On the northern side of Norfolk Island, the cliffs rise high, and are crowned by woods, in which the elegant whitewood and gigantic pine predominate.

From Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages by Anonymous