tea tree

noun

1

: any of various Australasian shrubs or small trees (genus Leptospermum) of the myrtle family that form dense thickets and have aromatic evergreen foliage

2

: any of various melaleucas (especially Melaleuca alternifolia) with aromatic leaves that yield an essential oil used especially as an antiseptic

Examples of tea tree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The combination of liquid exfoliants gently boosts cell turnover and remove clogged pores, while tea tree leaf water hydrate and soothes. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

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The footpath to Adams Point Whale Lookout cuts through eucalyptus and tea trees that infuse the winds with their cleansing camphoraceous scent. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

The farm has grown so drastically in the past 27 years so the primary harvest comes from newer tea trees. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the use of an infusion of their leaves as a beverage

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tea tree

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• bee
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