Definition of tree
1a : a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower partb : a shrub or herb of arborescent form rose trees a banana tree
2 : something in the form of or resembling a tree: such asa : a diagram or graph that branches usually from a simple stem or vertex without forming loops or polygons a genealogical tree phylogenetic treesb : a much-branched system of channels especially in an animal body the vascular tree
3a (1) : a piece of wood (such as a post or pole) usually adapted to a particular use or forming part of a structure or implement (2) archaic : the cross on which Jesus was crucifiedb archaic : gallows
4 : saddletree
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Examples of tree in a Sentence
He chopped down the tree.
Recent Examples of tree from the Web
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The sign was in the middle of nowhere, in the hot desert, with not a tree in sight.
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The mainsail boom, itself a tree trunk almost as thick as the 12-story-high mainmast, is a varnished work of art as sun glints off the wood’s whorls and knots.
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These conditions promote a bit of bounce that makes moves look super dynamic and fun, one reason why climbers began to tie these bad boys between sturdy trees to mess around.
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A tree growing in a cold environment with plenty of water is more likely to have large leaves with many serrated teeth around the edges.
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Falling into snow moats around trees, and adjacent to logs and rocks, can cause injury.
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Though rain was pouring, the Sound of Music star continued the sequence, twirling in the meadow and lip syncing the lyrics as massive speakers blasted the song from behind the trees nearby.
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However, incorporating color, especially green, red, and yellow hues, seemed to be the most popular move, seen on accessories, dresses, and jackets — a nod to the evolution of fall trees perhaps?
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For $10 in addition to general admission, visitors can serve giraffes a combination of treats including romaine lettuce and kale — as well as leaves, twigs and branches cut down and delivered by ComEd from trees trimmed along overhead power lines.
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Origin and Etymology of tree
Middle English, from Old English trēow; akin to Old Norse trē tree, Greek drys, Sanskrit dāru wood
tree
Definition of tree
treed
;treeing
transitive verb
1a : to drive to or up a tree treed by a bull dogs treeing gameb : to put into a position of extreme disadvantage : corner; especially : to bring to bay
2 : to furnish or fit (a shoe) with a tree
First Known Use of tree
1575
Tree
playDefinition of Tree
Sir Herbert (Draper) Beerbohm 1853–1917 English actor-manager
TREE Defined for English Language Learners
tree
playDefinition of tree for English Language Learners
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: a usually tall plant that has a thick, wooden stem and many large branches
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: a drawing that connects things with lines to show how they are related to each other
TREE Defined for Kids
Definition of tree for Students
1 : a long-lived woody plant that has a single usually tall main stem with few or no branches on its lower part
2 : a plant of treelike form a banana tree
3 : something shaped like a tree a clothes tree
treeless
\-ləs\ adjectivetreelike
\-ˌlīk\ adjectiveDefinition of tree for Students
treed
;treeing
: to force to go up a tree A dog treed their cat.
Medical Dictionary
tree
playMedical Definition of tree
: an anatomical system or structure having many branches the vascular tree—see biliary tree, bronchial tree, tracheobronchial tree
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