tree farm

noun

: an area of forest land managed to ensure continuous commercial production

Examples of tree farm in a Sentence

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The next time Rick filed his son’s taxes, the only income to report was from work on a Christmas tree farm. Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Timbuck doubles as a Christmas tree farm, offering sleigh rides, fireside hot chocolate, and visits with Santa Claus in December. Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Raised on a tree farm in Vermont, Kahan started writing songs at the age of 8. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 Jimmy Wade has been operating a holiday tree farm at the intersection of Oak Court Drive and Poplar Avenue since 2019. Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tree farm

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tree farm was in 1941

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“Tree farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20farm. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

tree farm

noun
: an area of forest land managed to ensure continuous commercial production
tree farmer noun
tree farming noun
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