plural beeches or beech
: any of a genus (Fagus of the family Fagaceae, the beech family) of hardwood trees with smooth gray bark and small edible nuts
also
: its wood
Examples of beech in a Sentence
a box made of beech
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Oak and beech are mixed together, which is not just a stylistic choice—sourcing a single species at scale simply isn't possible, says Andreas.
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Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Not oak or beech, rather trees of the highveld around Johannesburg and of the bushveld slightly farther away.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Hike the short Empire Bluff Trail through the beech and maple forest for epic views, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Other samples contained alder and ash, more common to rivers, as well as fir and beech more typical of the mountain regions of Istria and Dalmatia.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
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Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Not oak or beech, rather trees of the highveld around Johannesburg and of the bushveld slightly farther away.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Hike the short Empire Bluff Trail through the beech and maple forest for epic views, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Other samples contained alder and ash, more common to rivers, as well as fir and beech more typical of the mountain regions of Istria and Dalmatia.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for beech
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“Beech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beech. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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