shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

Examples of shade tree in a Sentence

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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 

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shade tree was in 1806

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“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
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