Pronunciation

/paɪn/

Definitions

• Noun: (1) A coniferous tree with needle-like leaves, often having resinous sap, such as the pine tree. (2) A type of wood derived from pines. (3) The smell or taste of pine needles. (4) A feeling of nostalgia or longing for something in the past or far away. (5) A musical instrument, similar to a guitar, with metal strings and a resonating chamber.
• Verb: (1) To grow or be found in large quantities of pine trees. (2) To express a strong desire or preference for something, often through sighing or yearning. (3) (informal) To play the pine (musical instrument).

Phrases

• “Pine for something” means to long or yearn for something.
• “A pine forest” refers to an area dominated by pine trees.
• “The scent of pine” denotes the fresh, woodsy aroma.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children loved to build forts in the pine woods.”
• Verb: “She pines for the days when they spent summers at the lake.”
• Phrasal Verb: “He pined away for her, unable to forget their past.”

Synonyms

• Conifer
• Spruce
• Cypress
• Longing
• Throb
• Yearning
• Craving
• Admiration

Antonyms

• Despair
• Disinterest
• Neglect
• Abandonment