pine needle

noun

1. the needlelike leaf of a pine tree.

pine needle

noun

1. any of the fine pointed leaves of a pine

Word History and Origins

Origin of pine needle¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Lori Greene’s land east of Charlotte has for 30 years teemed with trees planted to harvest longleaf pine needle straw.

From Salon

On second thought, no: that would be like trying to count every pine needle in Yosemite.

From Los Angeles Times

Surround them with the woodsy scent of fir balsam, cedar, juniper, sap and pine needle and damp moss in these charcoal incense cones in a black tin.

From Seattle Times

She picked a pine needle off her dress.

From Literature

Prescribed burns are set intentionally and under carefully controlled conditions to clear underbrush, pine needle beds and other surface fuels that make forests more prone to wildfires.

From Seattle Times