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 branches of pine trees are some of the easiest evergreens to forage or purchase in bundles from Christmas tree farms and garden centers. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025 Some North Texas tree farms sell out early, and keeping your tree alive through Christmas Day takes a bit of work. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025 The Holiday Celebration episode opens with Meghan visiting a real Christmas tree farm — the kind that only begin operating in California around mid-November — offering the first clue about the filming window. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Michigan, North Carolina and Oregon have the most land devoted to Christmas tree farms. Joe Murphy, NBC news, 3 Dec. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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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