sequoia

/sɛkwɔɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a large evergreen coniferous tree of the western United States, especially the coast redwood or giant sequoia, often with a large trunk and branches that form a flat, dome-shaped crown.

“The giant sequoia is one of the tallest trees in the world.”

2. proper noun

a national park in California, USA, home to many giant sequoia trees.

“I visited Sequoia National Park last summer.”

Synonyms

  • giant sequoia
  • redwood
  • sequoia tree

Antonyms

  • shrub
  • small tree