pine

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the pale wood from a pine tree, often used for making furniture.

n. the wood of the pine tree, typically used in construction and furniture making for its durability and straight grain.

Español:pino

“We bought a simple pine table for the kitchen.”

“The carpenter recommended untreated pine for the interior shelving, noting its affordability and the ease with which it could be stained to match the existing decor.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Sports Informal · American English

n. the bench where players sit when they are not active in a game.

n. the seating area for substitute players or those not currently participating in play.

“The star player spent the entire second half riding the pine after his injury.”

“After a series of defensive errors, the coach decided the rookie would be better off riding the pine for the remainder of the tournament.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

v. to miss someone or something so much that you feel unhappy or sick.

v. to suffer a mental or physical decline because of a broken heart or intense longing for something unattainable.

“The dog would pine for his owner every time she went away on a trip.”

“In the classic novel, the protagonist begins to pine for her lost home, eventually falling ill from the sheer weight of her nostalgia.”