willow

noun/ˈwɪloʊ/

Frequency rank: #6,175 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a type of tree with long, flexible, drooping branches, often found near water.

Illustration for the English word “willow”

Example sentence

She sat beneath the willow tree, watching its long branches sway gently in the breeze.

Synonyms & related words

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