shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

Examples of shade tree in a Sentence

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With a bushy crown of narrow, glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers, the species is cultivated and distributed beyond its native range as an ornamental shade tree. Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2025 Native shade trees will be added to enhance the park’s environment and sustainability. Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025 There is no reason to apply extra fertilizer to the shade trees themselves right now. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025 Cut limbs on large shade trees that are in the way back to a major branch. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shade tree

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shade tree was in 1806

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“Shade tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shade%20tree. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
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