noun
- wood from coniferous trees such as pine, fir, or spruce, typically softer and less dense than hardwood
- a coniferous tree that produces such wood
Examples
- Pine is a common type of softwood used in construction.
- The carpenter chose softwood for the frame because it was easier to work with.
- Softwood lumber is generally less expensive than hardwood.
- The forest was dominated by softwoods like spruce and fir.
- This bookshelf is made from softwood and painted white.
- Softwood trees grow faster than most hardwood species.