1. a tall, fast-growing tree with soft wood and leaves that flutter in the wind

Examples

• The poplar trees lined both sides of the country road.
• We planted a row of poplars to create a natural windbreak.
• The leaves of the poplar shimmered in the breeze.
• Poplar wood is commonly used for making paper and plywood.
• The tall poplars provided shade for the picnic area.
• A family of birds nested in the old poplar tree.