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DictionarypoplarFast-growing tree
noun

poplar

PAHP-ler/ˈpɑːplər/

A fast-growing tree valued for its light wood.

The poplar's leaves turn in the breeze.

A botanically recognizable poplar with pale furrowed bark and a loose leafy crown, paired with a close foreground branch showing triangular toothed leaves on flattened stalks, turned at varied angles in a light breeze.
Etymology
poplarLatinpoplar tree

Latin pōpulus already named the poplar, so the English word continues an older name for the same tree. The Latin name's earlier origin is unknown.

In context

Libranima21:06
He fell as an oak, or poplar, or pine which shipwrights have felled for ship’s timber upon the mountains with whetted axes
The Iliad - Homer (Illustrated Audiobook) Part 2 of 2

More examples

  • The poplar's leaves trembled in the breeze.
  • They planted poplars along the field's edge.
  • The cabinet was made from poplar.

Forms

poplar · poplars

Similar words

aspen
Aspens are members of the poplar group; poplar is broader.
willow
Willows are related trees with different characteristic leaves and growth forms.