poplar
noun/ˈpɑplər/
Frequency rank: #12,174 most common English word
Meaning
a tall, fast-growing deciduous tree often found near water or used as a windbreak.
Example sentence
The children played in the shade of tall poplar trees along the riverbank.
Synonyms & related words
- tree
- cottonwood
- aspen
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