Definitions

1. noun

any of various evergreen coniferous trees of the genus Pinus, typically having needle-shaped leaves and cones that bear seeds.

“The campers set up their tent near a tall pine tree.”

2. verb

to suffer or feel the pain of something.

“She has been pining for her lost love for years.”

3. verb

to long or yearn for something.

“He has been pining to visit Paris since he was a child.”

4. noun

a feeling of deep regret or guilt for something that has happened or been done.

“After the accident, she felt a deep pine for what could have been.”