tree farm

noun

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

Examples of tree farm in a Sentence

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For a Christmas tree, look for discounts at craft stores, grocery stores, tree farms or hardware stores. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024 Cut Down Your Own Tree Go old-school and chop down your own tree this year at a local tree farm. Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024 While there, the family swung by a local tree farm, where the boy's grandfather stopped to chat with the owner. Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 4 Dec. 2024 Real trees can liven up your home during the holidays, from a trip to a tree farm to pick out your favorite tree, decorating it with lights and having the feel and smell of a fresh Christmas tree at home. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tree farm 

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 18 Dec. 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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