shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

Examples of shade tree in a Sentence

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For all-over shade, look no further than Mother Nature herself and plant some fast-growing shade trees. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 The loss of a large shade tree will increase the amount of sun for your garden, and this will affect the performance of existing plants. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Consider where shade can be beneficial when planning landscaping since shade trees also provide a cool breeze. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
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