| Noun | 1. | softwood - wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) Synonyms: deal |
| Adj. | 1. | softwood - made of the easy-to-cut wood of a coniferous tree, as e.g. pine; "softwood lumber" Antonyms: hardwood - made of the hard-to-cut wood of a broad-leaved tree, as e.g. oak; "hardwood floors" |