beech
Translation
beech
Examples
The old beech tree provides a lot of shade.
The old beech tree provides a lot of shade.
The furniture is made of solid beech.
The furniture is made of solid beech.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) beech a large forest tree with smooth grey bark The old beech tree is beautiful.
beech (uncountable) the wood of the beech tree The table is made of beech.
Similar Words
Related: oak, maple, birch (other types of trees)
Etymology
From Old English 'bēce', related to German 'Buche'. The word 'book' is also related, as early Germanic peoples wrote on beech tablets.
Memory Tips
'Beech' sounds like 'beach'. Picture a tall beech tree growing on a sandy beach to remember it.