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

Spiders tend to dislike natural oils including peppermint, citrus, eucalyptus and tea tree. —Joan Morris, Mercury News, 25 May 2026

There are four Cuyamaca cypresses, a California incense cedar, a holy leaf cherry and dozens of other trees and shrubs including Hollywood berries and tea trees. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026

The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026

Yes — 20 to 50 drops of essential oil like lavender or tea tree work well. —Ryan Brennan may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 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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