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Tannenbaum

American  
[tah-nuhn-boum, tan-uhn-boum] / ˈtɑ nənˌbaʊm, ˈtæn ənˌbaʊm /

noun

German.
  • Tannenbäume,
    plural
  • Tannenbaums
    plural
  1. a Christmas tree.


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of Tannenbaum

Literally, “fir tree”

Example Sentences

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"It's actually surprising how effectively the dark fleet operated throughout the duration of the war," said David Tannenbaum, director at US‑based sanctions consultancy Blackstone Compliance Services.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

"To put it mildly, this is bananas," said David Tannenbaum, director of Blackstone Compliance Services, a consultancy specialising in maritime sanctions.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

"You look at her and know immediately, oh, this girl is different," music journalist and author Rob Tannenbaum told me.

From Salon Mar. 28, 2025

NaVorro Bowman Jr. contributed 20 points, Zachary White 12 points and Micha Tannenbaum 10 points.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 5, 2025

Ms. Tannenbaum turns back to the class and starts the lesson.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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