beech
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- noun
- /biːtʃ/
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- The desk and table were of light beech, flanked by upright but comfortable chairs.
- beech wood
- beech tree
Examples
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Eric even let me choose the gorgeous 100-year-old beech wood that came from an old barn beam.
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This bookshelf is constructed from beech wood, which is known for its strength and smooth texture.
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Seat has a beech frame with rubber webbing.
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So I used some hard Maple for the legs and Beech for the aprons and stretchers.
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Also handmade and carved from maple, oak, birch, or beech wood, there are eight items included in this set.
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The kitchen cabinets were beautifully crafted from beech wood, giving the room a warm and inviting feel.
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She chose a dining table made of beech because it is durable and has a lovely light color.
Synonyms
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Hard pale wood from a beech tree used to make furniture, floors, and tool handles
Compounds
- UK
A small animal with brown fur and a pale chest and throat that lives in woods and rocky places
- Specialized
A plant with wide leaves found in North American woods marked by light straw-colored stripes
A large European tree with smooth grey bark and bright autumn leaves that people plant for shade in parks
- Specialized
A North American tree that loses its leaves in autumn, with smooth gray bark and edible nuts
- Australian
A tree from the southern hemisphere with small shiny leaves that stay green all year
A large tree that loses its leaves in winter with smooth gray bark and small toothed leaves
- New Zealand
A tall New Zealand tree with very hard wood used for furniture and building
- Indian
An evergreen tree with shiny leaves and white fragrant flowers that give good shade
- Australian
A large evergreen tree from Tasmania with dark shiny leaves and wood used for furniture
A fern with delicate leaves that grows in moist woodlands of North America and Eurasia
- Specialized
A type of tree with shiny purple or copper-coloured leaves often grown in gardens
- Australian
A large tree from New Zealand and nearby areas with red wood used for building
A tall South American tree whose leaves fall and whose strong wood is used for furniture
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
Beech for the wood comes from the same old German word bok, and people have often used beech wood for tool handles, furniture and floors. So when you see beech wood, remember a pale, strong wood that has been useful for many everyday things.