-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of shade tree in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Site the tree on the east side of a structure or large shade tree.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Selected schools will receive up to five native shade trees, mulch, watering supplies and planting guidelines.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The loss of large shade trees will increase the amount of sun for your garden, which will affect the performance of the existing plants.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
Santa Monica began a free tree giveaway for residents last year with 150 fruit and shade trees, which were quickly snatched up.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shade tree
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1806, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near shade tree
Cite this Entry
“Shade tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shade%20tree. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
shade tree
noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share