shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

Examples of shade tree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Boyle Heights project would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting, as well as extend street curbs and plant more than 300 shade trees. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 Since a crepe myrtle isn’t really a full shade tree, plants planted near it will get a considerable amount of sun and only dappled shade. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026 The current version of the dog park plan includes design elements proposed back in 2022, such as adding a large steel shade structure to each of the three dog pens and planting more shade trees. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Now in its fourth year, Dunwoody also participates in the Front Yard Tree Planting Program, a Trees Atlanta initiative offering free shade tree plantings to residents. Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Shade tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shade%20tree. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster