tree farm

noun

: an area of forest land managed to ensure continuous commercial production

Examples of tree farm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Born and raised on a tree farm, Steadman’s interest in creating images is rooted in patience, observation and curiosity. Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 July 2024 The 320-acre evergreen and deciduous tree farm in the eastern part of Hampstead was established in 1968 and has grown since being purchased by the Myers family in 1993, according to the farm’s website. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2024 Noah Kahan Age: 27 The story: Raised on a tree farm in Vermont, Noah Kahan started writing songs at 8. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024 Sustainable tree farms will grow and cut in phases, leaving certain sections open for harvesting each year and keeping others closed to give space for younger trees to grow, Rivera said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for tree farm 

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Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tree farm was in 1941

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“Tree farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20farm. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

tree farm

noun
: an area of forest land managed to ensure continuous commercial production
tree farmer noun
tree farming noun
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