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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The sophisticated scent was mainly floral, with notes of jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, and with a warmer base of tonka bean, jacaranda wood, and sandalwood. 
Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 7 Sep. 2022 My favorite summer fragrance from Blithe and Bonny is their Jasmine perfume with hints of peony and sandalwood. The Editors, Town & Country, 12 Aug. 2022 Smoldering sandalwood incense with still fresh fruit such as red raspberries and black cherries with fine tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 The spicy and warm blend of vetiver, vanilla, and sandalwood masks unwanted odor with a winning aroma that is derived from unadulterated essential oils. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 The eau de parfum is anchored by agarwood (oud) and sandalwood to give it a little bit of intensity, making this scent a good option year-round, though the overall freshness is definitely fitting for warm weather. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 Wild made an attempt at a manly black case and a musky sandalwood case, Ward says. Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 The coffee was processed using the island’s traditional wet-hull method, creating a citrusy, woodsy blend that has notes of lemongrass, cocoa nibs, and sandalwood. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 The leftover smell hits me first: warm ash, charred flowers, sappy trees and sandalwood. Stephanie Shih, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 7 Sep. 2022 My favorite summer fragrance from Blithe and Bonny is their Jasmine perfume with hints of peony and sandalwood. The Editors, Town & Country, 12 Aug. 2022 Smoldering sandalwood incense with still fresh fruit such as red raspberries and black cherries with fine tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 The spicy and warm blend of vetiver, vanilla, and sandalwood masks unwanted odor with a winning aroma that is derived from unadulterated essential oils. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 The eau de parfum is anchored by agarwood (oud) and sandalwood to give it a little bit of intensity, making this scent a good option year-round, though the overall freshness is definitely fitting for warm weather. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 Wild made an attempt at a manly black case and a musky sandalwood case, Ward says. Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 The coffee was processed using the island’s traditional wet-hull method, creating a citrusy, woodsy blend that has notes of lemongrass, cocoa nibs, and sandalwood. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 The leftover smell hits me first: warm ash, charred flowers, sappy trees and sandalwood. Stephanie Shih, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
sandal sandalwood (from Middle English, from Anglo-French sandali, from Medieval Latin sandalum, from Late Greek santalon, ultimately from Sanskrit candana, of Dravidian origin; akin to Tamil cāntu sandalwood tree) + wood entry 1
First Known Use
circa 1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing sandalwood
Kids Definition
sandalwood
noun
san·dal·wood ˈsan-dəl-ˌwu̇d
: the fragrant yellowish wood of an Asian tree