coniferous

[US]/kəʊ'nɪfərəs/
[UK]/ko'nɪfərəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to conifers, bearing cones

Phrases & Collocations

coniferous forest

coniferous tree

Example Sentences

The forest is populated with coniferous trees.

The coniferous forest provides a habitat for many animals.

The lumber industry relies heavily on coniferous trees for production.

The scent of coniferous trees filled the air in the forest.

Hiking through the coniferous forest was a peaceful experience.

The coniferous landscape was covered in a blanket of snow.

The coniferous trees provide shade and shelter for small animals.

The coniferous wood is often used for construction purposes.

The coniferous forest is home to a variety of bird species.

The coniferous trees stood tall and majestic in the sunlight.

Real-world Examples

Once it's gotten started, a coniferous forest fire typically spreads something like this.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

These trees are coniferous. They're good at withstanding cold and they grow really slowly.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American December 2021 Collection

Woody's very own Twitter account describes him as a chatty coniferous with a pension for small talk in malls.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2021 Collection

Bald Eagles like to nest  in old growth coniferous or hardwood trees.

Source: Animal Logic

A few examples of coniferous trees are trees like spruce, or pine, or cedar.

Source: Learn English with Uncle Bob.

After crossing the Alps, we reach the coniferous forests of northern Europe.

Source: Geologic | Geography and Geology Popular Science

Coniferous trees are trees that have needles instead of leaves, and they stay green year round.

Source: Learn English with Uncle Bob.

Coniferous trees, in general, seldom possess individual character, such as is manifest among Oaks and Elms.

Source: The Mountains of California (Part 2)

He seems himself a kind of coniferous fruit, -both fruit and flower.

Source: The Mountains of California (Part 2)

Nature has made him master forester and committed most of her coniferous crops to his paws.

Source: The Mountains of California (Part 2)

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