tulip poplar

noun

1

: tulip tree sense 1

2

: tulipwood sense 1

Examples of tulip poplar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than hang on to their leaves until later in the fall and make a big splash out of the season, black walnut, tulip poplar, osage orange, and a whole host of other tree species simply cut the cord. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 13 Sep. 2024

Incorporated in the suit design were the Kentucky state flower, a golden rod, the state tree, tulip poplar, wild roses, redbuds, dogwoods, and tobacco leaves. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024

From the park office, strike out on Hidden Pond Trail though 190-year-old tulip poplars. —The Editors, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2019

Since the celebrations began in 2003, the county has planted over 33,000 native trees, including red maple, tulip poplar, white oak, black walnut, eastern red cedar and redbud, according to a news release. —Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1