sequoia

[US]/sɪ'kwɒɪə/
[UK]/sɪ'kwɔɪə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A large tree species native to California, USA.

Phrases & Collocations

giant sequoia

sequoia tree

sequoia national park

Example Sentences

The giant sequoia trees in California are a popular tourist attraction.

Sequoias can live for thousands of years, making them some of the oldest living organisms on Earth.

Many people visit national parks to see the majestic sequoia trees.

The sequoia forests provide habitat for a variety of wildlife.

The sequoia is known for its massive size and impressive height.

Sequoias are resilient to forest fires due to their thick bark.

The sequoia tree is a symbol of strength and longevity.

Some sequoia trees have been named and are famous worldwide.

The wood of the sequoia tree is highly valued for its durability and beauty.

Sequoias play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of their ecosystems.

Real-world Examples

On city grounds, they are planting baby giant sequoias, just a few centimeters tall.

Source: VOA Special English: World

And our last time with the giant sequoias.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

Four giant sequoias, known as the Four Guardsmen, were unharmed.

Source: PBS English News

The giant sequoias are not native to the Pacific Northwest area.

Source: VOA Special English: World

The fast moving wildfire that's threatening giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has burned at least 6.7 square miles.

Source: AP Listening Collection August 2022

They don't (have) particularly thick trunks like a sequoia or a redwood.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

And more than triple that of the largest giant sequoia Genaral Sherman.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a home to a richly diverse animal world.

Source: National Parks of the United States

This giant sequoia, a relative of the redwood, is the largest living thing on Earth.

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

The park gets its name from the area's ancient sequoia trees.

Source: National Parks of the United States

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