Meaning ofsoftwoodin English

Noun

1. wood from conifers (like pine); certain trees
   Softwood comes from coniferous trees like spruce.
2. commercial timber from coniferous trees
   The company sells softwood lumber for construction.
3. wood from gymnosperms (e.g. Ginkgo)
   Softwood is often used for making furniture and pulp.
4. commercial wood from specific gymnosperm trees
   The forest mainly consists of softwood trees like pine.