How to Use cedar in a Sentence

cedar

noun
  • Since this stand is outdoors, the blogger used cedar wood for the build.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022
  • This blend had a nice mix of cedar and baking spices and went well with burgers, potatoes and snow peas.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022
  • The floors are gray concrete and the cedar on the exterior is stained black.
    Nancy Keates, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022
  • The fire built rapidly until the fire spilled from the can and spread to nearby cedar trees, the statement said.
    From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Red cedar logs are around $700, whereas plastic logs are a couple thousand.
    Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Do Nothings hypnotic trail of neroli, fig, and a hint of cedar is the perfect spritz for sweltering days.
    The Editors, Town & Country, 12 Aug. 2022
  • On this cedar shingle bungalow, the light blue front door demands attention, making the narrow front porch feel more like a place to land.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022
  • The path winds through pine and cedar forests, with switchbacks that lead to a lakeside picnic area and firepit for viewing the mountain-meets-water surroundings.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The hot tub would play a role, and so would a new red-cedar ceiling extending the full length of the trailer’s 24-by-56-foot dimensions.
    Sarah Medford, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Here, artists in residence stay in cottages wrapped with board-and-batten cedar siding, a traditional style Friesen adopted for his homes.
    oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2022
  • The Laundress’s formula has a lower pH to better care for wool, mohair, cashmere and more as well as notes of cedar for a lovely scent.
    Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • At its pinnacle, Pinot Noir can be nectar from the gods, boasting flavors of smoky raspberry, sage, dill, and cedar, all wrapped up in tannins with great acidity.
    Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
  • Nearly 15 years ago, I was charmed by this American Foursquare-style house—tall and boxy with cedar shingles, plenty of large windows, and an old coal chute on one side.
    Maggie Smith, TIME, 23 July 2024
  • The core fragrance instantly evokes Highgrove Gardens, with a rich cedar base, delicate top notes of cypress and lemon, and subtle hints of lavender, papyrus, and vetiver.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
  • The cedar wax wing, with its black mask and fuzzy crest.
    Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Dead pines, firs, and cedars stretch as far as the eye can see.
    Brian Melley, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2023
  • In the mouth there are ripe fruit flavors with hints of cedar and licorice in the post palate.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Glue on the pinecones, tie on a jute ribbon bow, and add a few cedar sprigs behind the bow.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Hundreds of acres of maple and cedar, the closest human half a mile away.
    Graham Underwood, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2023
  • He was charged with stealing a truck and other tools from a cedar mill in Weippe.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Outside are three decks and a garage roof deck with cedar decking.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Framed by 30-foot bluffs along the shore, it's littered with driftwood from live oak and cedar trees.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The squirrel house is made of cedar and has a hunter-green composite roof.
    Kelly McMasters, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2023
  • The spray smells floral-powdery, but also has tart notes of patchouli and cedar.
    Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The lid is 2 x 2 cedar, grooved to accept a clear acrylic plastic panel.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Today, the boxy structure is wrapped head-to-toe in Alaskan yellow cedar.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This cedar bird feeder should draw a diverse array of birds to your space.
    Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The water was full of surfers in wet suits; colossal Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, and cedar trees lined the shore.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Douglas fir floors and cedar beadboard walls span the large living/dining room area next to the baths on the first floor.
    David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
  • The property is fully landscaped and has a board-on-board cedar fence.
    Dallas Builders Association, Dallas News, 13 July 2023

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