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

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whitewood

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

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

The trackside was strewn with disemboweled whitewood barrels.

From The Law-Breakers by Ridgwell Cullum

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

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 William Nowlin

In his work he introduced many light woods, such as whitewood, satinwood, and sycamore, which, when painted green, was termed harewood.

From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Mary H. Northend