Softwood

What “Softwood” means

Noun

1. The wood from any gymnosperm, without regard to its softness.
2. Wood of this kind, but limited to those that are commercial timbers.
3. The tree or tree species that yields this wood.
4. Any commercial timber.

Where the word comes from

From soft + wood. The term refers to the seed coat, or absence thereof, of the tree's seeds; it does not refer to the degree of softness or hardness of the tree's wood, but it seems to do so and is usually assumed to do so by speakers not well informed about trees and timber.

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Industries where “Softwood” fits

We suggest this word for 1 business types and industries, including:

• Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing