shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

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The site is now landscaped, with large planters around the perimeter filled with shade trees. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 Many West African smallholder farmers cannot afford basic inputs and food due to extreme poverty, let alone major sustainability or regenerative agricultural investments like shade trees, irrigation or changing farm locations. Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Combined with hostas in a shade bed, white wood aster will cover dry areas filled with shade tree roots. Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 Skyline is a large, thornless shade tree maturing at 45 feet. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
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