Meaning & use

Piney

adjective·Everyday

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Resembling or smelling of pine trees.

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The cabin had a fresh, piney scent from the surrounding forest.

She lit a piney candle to make the room feel like Christmas.

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Also spelled 'piny'; both forms are acceptable, though 'piney' is more common in everyday American use.

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