pine

noun
UK: /paɪn/
US: /paɪn/

  1. A type of evergreen tree with needles and cones.

    1. We sat under a pine to eat lunch.
    2. The forest was filled with the scent of pine needles after the rain.

  2. The wood from a pine tree, used for building and furniture.

    1. The table was made of pine.
    2. We built a shed using pine boards from the local lumberyard.

Synonyms

fir spruce yearn languish
pine intransitive-verb

  1. To feel sad and miss someone or something very much.

    1. She pines for her lost love.
    2. He would pine away if he couldn't see his family regularly.

  2. To strongly desire something that is difficult or impossible to obtain.

    1. I pine for a life of adventure.
    2. Many people pine after a simpler way of life, away from the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pine" in English means: A type of evergreen tree with needles and cones., The wood from a pine tree, used for building and furniture..

The phonetic transcription of "pine" is /paɪn/ in British English and /paɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pine": fir, spruce, yearn, languish.

Example usage of "pine": "We sat under a pine to eat lunch.". More examples on the page.