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
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Beautifully packaged, the tea tree makes a great gift or a treat for yourself.
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Some topical oils, such as tea tree oil and rosemary oil, have been studied for their potential to stimulate hair growth, with some promising results.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
In the summertime, swap your oils to tea tree and lemon for a fresher, lighter take.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Some people also turn to essential oils such as eucalyptus or tea tree oil, or sip herbal teas made with nettle, sage, ginger, or honey and lemon.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Some topical oils, such as tea tree oil and rosemary oil, have been studied for their potential to stimulate hair growth, with some promising results.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
In the summertime, swap your oils to tea tree and lemon for a fresher, lighter take.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Some people also turn to essential oils such as eucalyptus or tea tree oil, or sip herbal teas made with nettle, sage, ginger, or honey and lemon.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tea tree
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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