: any of numerous shrubs or trees (genus Juniperus) of the cypress family with leaves resembling needles or scales and female cones usually resembling berries
b
: the berrylike cone or fruit of a juniper
especially: the bluish one of a common juniper (J. communis) which is used to flavor foods and from which is obtained an acrid essential oil used especially as a flavoring in gin and liqueurs
called alsojuniper berry
2
: any of several coniferous trees resembling true junipers
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebBlue Point' juniper has powdery blue foliage and rich blue berries, and is hardy from Zones 4-9. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Finally, the 7 Year presents more as a whiskey than a gin, according to the tasting notes, with juniper playing second fiddle to oak, vanilla and caramel flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 Many trees that are native to cold climates, such as walnut, cherry and juniper, have seeds that mature in fall but need to spend time in the cold in order to germinate. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 The first half-mile of the route heads west through sunny scrub and juniper stands before swinging south (go left) at an unsigned junction. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 Vigneti di Ettore - Bright ruby red; aromas of strawberry jam, morel cherry and juniper. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Just spray the formula onto your skin and buff it out with a mitt and, in four to six hours, your skin will be brighter and tanner (thanks to the pink grapefruit, goji berry, and juniper in the formula). Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 July 2022 Here, raised beds are made of durable, character-rich, sustainably harvested juniper from eastern Oregon.oregonlive, 6 July 2022 Among the 15 safari-style canvas tents is a breathtaking variety of oak and juniper trees and patches of prickly pear flowers, blooming bright yellow in the summer months. Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 See More