birch
noun
A birch is a type of tree that grows in many different places in the world. It has a trunk that is usually white or silver and leaves that are green in the summer and yellow in the fall. The bark of a birch tree can be peeled off in sheets. People sometimes use the bark to make special craft projects.
Example
- The birch trees in the park provided a picturesque view.
- She crafted a basket from the thin branches of the birch tree.
- The birch logs were burning brightly in the fireplace.