sandalwood
noun
san·dal·wood
ˈsan-dᵊl-ˌwu̇d 
1
: the compact close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of a parasitic tree (Santalum album of the family Santalaceae, the sandalwood family) of southern Asia much used in ornamental carving and cabinetwork
also
: the tree that yields this wood
2
: any of various trees other than the sandalwood some of which yield dyewoods
also
: the fragrant wood of such a tree
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Attendees could sample the wood’s notes in many forms, including an amber sandalwood accord and a spicy sandalwood accord.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Meanwhile, sandalwood blends with a bouquet of white florals to add a layer of freshness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
It was made of sandalwood, which Buddhists believe is a reminder of the impermanence of life.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Its base—a cozy thicket of amber woods and sandalwood laced with frankincense and vetiver—adds a meditative feel to the warming mix.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Meanwhile, sandalwood blends with a bouquet of white florals to add a layer of freshness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
It was made of sandalwood, which Buddhists believe is a reminder of the impermanence of life.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Its base—a cozy thicket of amber woods and sandalwood laced with frankincense and vetiver—adds a meditative feel to the warming mix.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Sandalwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandalwood. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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sandalwood
noun
san·dal·wood
-ˌwu̇d
: the close-grained fragrant yellowish wood of an Asian tree often used in carving and cabinetwork
also
: the tree that yields this wood
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