1. the fragrant wood of a tropical tree, used in making furniture, carvings, and incense
2. a tropical tree that produces this fragrant wood

Examples

• The jewelry box was carved from beautiful sandalwood.
• She burned sandalwood incense during meditation.
• The sandalwood tree grows slowly and can live for decades.
• His cologne had notes of sandalwood and cedar.
• The temple was filled with the sweet scent of sandalwood.
• Sandalwood oil is prized in aromatherapy.
• The craftsman specialized in sandalwood sculptures.