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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His oldest son, known as Pancho, had done the same, heading north as a teenager to work six years on a Christmas tree farm in North Carolina. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 In addition to haunted hayrides and the spooky Bates Motel at Halloween, the farm has a holiday tree farm and hosts weddings and events. Laura Fay, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Stepping away The couple has enjoyed running the tree farm, but 30 years is long enough, Tom Lappala said. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026 Kahan grew up on a tree farm in the small town of Strafford, Vermont, and spent several years living in Boston in the early years of his career. Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 13 July 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 14 Sep. 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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