elm

noun

\ ˈelm

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Definition of elm

1 : any of a genus (Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, the elm family) of usually large deciduous north temperate-zone trees with alternate stipulate leaves and fruit that is a samara

2 : the wood of an elm

Examples of elm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ricchiuti used Italianate white stone for the complex’s clubhouse, centered the development on a large pool with private cabanas and planted elm and olive trees to line the streets. — Liam Dillon Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "The nation’s hottest housing market? Surprise — it’s Fresno," 31 Mar. 2021 In the 1400s, Dutch golfers played with smooth wooden balls made from beech or elm. — Jeff Harper, chicagotribune.com, "Best cheap golf balls," 11 Mar. 2021 There's no old elm tree that served as the backstop for front yard batting practice. — Star Tribune, "In Fulda, Minn., the Raiders happily take a partner and a new name," 13 Feb. 2021 With a circumference of 16 feet, Wahlstrom estimated the elm was likely between 195 and 225 years old. — Greg Stanley, Star Tribune, "Minneapolis woman saves 200-year-old elm destined for chopping block," 13 Nov. 2020 Consider Texas red oak, cedar elm, Mexican sycamore, Mexican white oak, bur oak, live oak and chinkapin oak. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "Calvin Finch: What’s working to attract birds to your San Antonio winter garden," 1 Jan. 2021 By the 1970s, when the disease made it to St. Paul, about 95% of the trees some cities planted in boulevards and rights of way were elm trees. — Greg Stanley, Star Tribune, "Minneapolis woman saves 200-year-old elm destined for chopping block," 13 Nov. 2020 Cedar elm is the best elm choice, with small leaves and decent fall color. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "Maples, oaks, elms and more: These are the best trees for North Texas," 19 Nov. 2020 The shelterbelt was a half-mile long and 50 yards wide, and there were cottonwoods, pine trees, elm and chokecherry bushes. — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, "Given a rifle and a chance to be responsible, kids may learn a lot more than just shooting," 14 Nov. 2020

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“Elm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elm. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.

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elm

noun

English Language Learners Definition of elm

: a tall shade tree with spreading branches

: the wood of an elm

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elm

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Kids Definition of elm

: a tall shade tree with a broad rather flat top and spreading branches

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