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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.


Etymology

Origin of Tannenbaum

Literally, “fir tree”

Example Sentences

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As sanctions eased, Iranian crude flipped "from trading at a 40-percent discount to a 10-percent premium," compared with previous pricing, Tannenbaum estimated.

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

Wonderful report, very detailed, according to Ms. Tannenbaum, and it’s true that Edna delivers it like she’s in a school play.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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