mahogany
noun
ma·hog·a·ny mə-ˈhä-gə-nē 
plural mahoganies
1
: the wood of any of various chiefly tropical trees (family Meliaceae, the mahogany family):
a(1)
: the durable yellowish-brown to reddish-brown usually moderately hard and heavy wood of a West Indian tree (Swietenia mahagoni) that is widely used for cabinetwork and fine finish work
(2)
: a wood similar to mahogany from a congeneric tropical American tree (especially S. macrophylla)
b(1)
: the rather hard heavy usually odorless wood of any of several African trees (genus Khaya)
(2)
: the rather lightweight cedar-scented wood of any of several African trees (genus Entandrophragma) that varies in color from pinkish to deep reddish brown
2
: any of various woods resembling or substituted for mahogany obtained from trees of the mahogany family
3
: a tree that yields mahogany
4
: a moderate reddish brown
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Built in Seattle, the floats were made of mahogany, and the wingspan measured 43 feet and 10 inches. 
David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 As for deep skin, look for a bronzer with gold and mahogany undertones. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2022 Scents synonymous with the male cologne experience build upon base notes of mahogany and leather, including nutmeg, caraway, kumquat, and mint. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Place ribs on oiled grates with bone sides facing down and fatty ends toward middle of grill; grill, covered, until bones are caramelized and meat is deep mahogany in color, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 This kitchen designed by Melanie Milner features a deep navy, which is glamorous on its own, but even more sumptuous with the bronze, mahogany, and stone materials used throughout. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 July 2022 Ming was an ocean quahog (Arctica islandica), also known as the mahogany quahog. Steven N. Austad, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 In a fun twist, the third floor was designed to resemble the inside of a superyacht, with linen paneling, mahogany accents and pleather coverings. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Pedrazzini’s runabouts are forged of mahogany and swathed with 20-plus coats of lacquer. Adam Graham, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2022 See More
David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 As for deep skin, look for a bronzer with gold and mahogany undertones. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2022 Scents synonymous with the male cologne experience build upon base notes of mahogany and leather, including nutmeg, caraway, kumquat, and mint. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Place ribs on oiled grates with bone sides facing down and fatty ends toward middle of grill; grill, covered, until bones are caramelized and meat is deep mahogany in color, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 This kitchen designed by Melanie Milner features a deep navy, which is glamorous on its own, but even more sumptuous with the bronze, mahogany, and stone materials used throughout. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 July 2022 Ming was an ocean quahog (Arctica islandica), also known as the mahogany quahog. Steven N. Austad, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 In a fun twist, the third floor was designed to resemble the inside of a superyacht, with linen paneling, mahogany accents and pleather coverings. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Pedrazzini’s runabouts are forged of mahogany and swathed with 20-plus coats of lacquer. Adam Graham, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
origin unknown
First Known Use
1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing mahogany
Kids Definition
mahogany
noun
ma·hog·a·ny mə-ˈhä-gə-nē
plural mahoganies
: a strong reddish brown wood that is used especially for furniture and is obtained from several tropical trees