shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

Examples of shade tree in a Sentence

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These large shade trees, many along South Grand Avenue, were severed at the base or cut several feet above the pavement. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025 Come home to a peaceful sanctuary, a hidden gem in an ultra-private setting among towering shade trees, majestic oaks, and lush landscapes. Monica Lander, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025 Over the summer, Smith-Fagen said, the zoo lost a few shade trees due to storm damage and age. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Storms in the South can topple shade trees, opening yards to the searing summer sun. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
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