palm tree

noun

: a kind of tree that grows in tropical regions and has a straight, tall trunk and many large leaves at the top of the trunk

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The living room is filled with brass sculptures (a Maison Jansen palm tree and a Sergio Bustamante monkey), bronze figures sourced from an estate sale in Arizona, and several pieces of sculptural artwork. — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026 Within the terminal, each PS suite has a different vibe (mine was pink), complete with nods to the beach and vintage touches, including palm tree wallpaper and capiz shell chandeliers. — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Palm grower, climb the palm tree and bring me down a royal coconut. — Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026 Fortunately, the Phoenix roebelenii—also known as the pygmy date palm tree —is an option. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palm tree

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“Palm tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palm%20tree. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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