American English pronunciation

How to pronounce pines

IPA transcription: ['paɪnz]

Hear “pines” pronounced

['paɪnz]

Quality: 1.00

['paɪnz]

Quality: 1.00

['paɪnz]

Quality: 1.00

Noun

  • a coniferous tree

  • straight-grained durable and often resinous white to yellowish timber of any of numerous trees of the genus Pinus

Verb

  • have a desire for something or someone who is not present

    “She ached for a cigarette”

    “I am pining for my lover”

  • to hold fast or prevent from moving

    “The child was pinned under the fallen tree”

  • attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins; .

    “pin the needle to the shirt”

    “pin the blame on the innocent man”

  • pierce with a pin

    “pin down the butterfly”

  • immobilize a piece

Usage examples

  • The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness.
  • The boy laughed — out of happiness.
  • She received the award for her service during the defense of the Philippines.
  • The boy laughed — out of happiness.
  • And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy.
  • It is located in Meralco Avenue in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines.
  • The man wept with happiness.
  • The white color stands for peace, wisdom and happiness.
  • My son and daughter, your happiness shall be my care.
  • How can you have any happiness after that?