Pronunciation: /paɪn/
noun a type of coniferous tree that typically has long, needle-shaped leaves and produces cones
A1 I saw a pine tree in the park.
A2 The pine cones fell from the tree.
B1 The cabin in the woods had a cozy pine interior.
B2 The pine forest stretched for miles.
C1 The pine needles crunched underfoot as we hiked.
C2 The aroma of pine filled the air in the forest.
verb to long for or yearn for something
A1 I pine for my hometown when I'm away.
A2 She pines for her lost love every day.
B1 The prisoner pined away in his cell, longing for freedom.
B2 After years of separation, the lovers still pine for each other.
C1 Despite his success, he still pines for the simple life he had before.
C2 The artist pines for inspiration to strike again.
formal The pine tree is known for its evergreen needles and pine cones.
informal I love the smell of pine trees in the forest.
slang Let's go chill by the pine tree and have a picnic.
figurative Her voice was as soothing as the sound of wind through pine needles.
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