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knotty pine
noun
: pine wood that has a decorative distribution of knots and is used especially for interior finish
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The home itself is full of charm, with knotty pine walls to cement the woodsy vibe and thoughtful touches like antiques, a U-Turn turntable with Klipsch speakers, and a cozy pellet stove.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
In this innovative and original home, the most surprising room of all may be on the top floor, a studio/guest room/sauna where that old bugaboo of knotty pine is raised to new heights of chic, giving it the feel and fragrance of a Swiss ski chalet.
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Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2024
Northern Wisconsin cabins are often with pine logs, knotty pine walls, and green windows.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
Thoughts of spending weekends off the grid in the wilderness, surrounded by tall, knotty pines, occupies our brain space frequently.
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Morgan Bulman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Knotty pine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotty%20pine. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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