sweetgum

[US]/[ˈswiːtɡʌm]/
[UK]/[ˈswiːtɡʌm]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a tall North American tree with star-shaped spiny fruit; the resinous exudation from the bark of the sweetgum tree, used in varnishes

Phrases & Collocations

sweetgum tree

sweetgum balls

sweetgum seed

planting sweetgum

sweetgum leaves

sweetgum wood

sweetgum sap

sweetgum bark

falling sweetgum

sweetgum grove

Example Sentences

the children collected sweetgum balls to use as makeshift toys.

we raked up the fallen sweetgum leaves from the lawn.

the sweetgum tree provided welcome shade on a hot day.

the sweetgum's spiky seed pods can be a nuisance to walk on.

we identified the tree as a sweetgum based on its leaves.

the sweetgum's vibrant fall foliage was a beautiful sight.

the squirrels buried sweetgum nuts for the winter months.

we admired the sweetgum tree's unique, star-shaped leaves.

the sweetgum wood is often used for furniture making.

the sweetgum tree's roots can sometimes disrupt pavement.

we gathered sweetgum seed pods for a craft project.

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