birch
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɝtʃ// UK //bˈɜːtʃ// birch
n. a type of tree with smooth, pale bark that often peels in thin strips. The wood is hard and used for making furniture.
n. a deciduous tree of the genus Betula, characterized by smooth, often white or grey bark that exfoliates in horizontal strips. The timber is dense and fine-grained.
The birch tree stood alone in the field.
We walked through the forest of birch trees, their white bark glowing in the sunlight.
The furniture maker chose birch for its durability and smooth finish, ensuring the chair would withstand daily use without splintering.