1. plural of cypress; evergreen coniferous trees with small scale-like leaves and woody cones, often associated with cemeteries and Mediterranean landscapes

Examples

• The ancient cypresses lined the cemetery pathway.
• Tall cypresses swayed in the Mediterranean breeze.
• The garden featured several mature cypresses.
• Cypresses are known for their distinctive columnar shape.
• The artist painted cypresses against the sunset sky.
• These cypresses have stood here for over a century.