Word
poplar
US/ˈpɑpɫɝ/
UK/pˈɒplɐ/
Definition
n. a tall, fast-growing tree with thin leaves and soft wood. These trees are often planted in rows to block the wind or to look nice in a garden.
n. any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus, characterised by rapid growth and triangular or heart-shaped leaves. Often cultivated for timber, paper pulp, or as ornamental windbreaks.
Examples
“The tall poplar trees swayed in the wind.”
“Farmers planted a row of poplars along the edge of the field to protect the crops from strong winds.”
“The silver poplar is easily identified by its distinctive bark and the pale, downy underside of its leaves, which shimmer when caught by a breeze.”
Examples
simple
“The tall poplar trees swayed in the wind.”
contextual
“Farmers planted a row of poplars along the edge of the field to protect the crops from strong winds.”
complex
“The silver poplar is easily identified by its distinctive bark and the pale, downy underside of its leaves, which shimmer when caught by a breeze.”
Usage
Refers to the tree itself or the wood derived from it.
Real-World Examples
“The researchers first placed young poplar trees in a horizontal position.” “One was made from alder wood, while the other came from either willow or poplar.” Etymology
From Middle English popler, from Anglo-Norman popler and Old French poplier (compare French peuplier), from Latin pōpulus, with a suffix later added.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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