woodbine

noun

wood·​bine ˈwu̇d-ˌbīn 

1

: any of several honeysuckles

especially : a Eurasian twining shrub (Lonicera periclymenum)

2

: virginia creeper

Illustration of woodbine

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Examples of woodbine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fragrant summer blooms of woodbine honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) grow well in dappled shade, while the gorgeous red flowers of the native trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) bloom best in full sun. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024

Native to eastern North America, woodbine (Clematis virginiana) produces clusters of showy, fragrant, white flowers in autumn, attracting a variety of pollinators. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wodebinde, from Old English wudubinde, from wudu wood + bindan to tie, bind; from its winding around trees

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

woodbine

noun

wood·​bine ˈwu̇d-ˌbīn 

1

: a woody climbing Eurasian honeysuckle

2

: virginia creeper