palm tree

American  

[pahm tree] / ˈpɑm ˌtri /

noun

1. any of several kinds of tropical tree with a tall, slender, smooth trunk, no branches, and large, spreading leaves at the top.

   All the islands have pristine shores, swaying palm trees, aquamarine waters, and lots of ocean-side adventure.

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Etymology

Origin of palm tree

First recorded before 900

Example Sentences

Tom Brady fled New England for palm trees and the Patriots were supposed to go cry in the snow for 40 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

I would prepare soup with the cocoyam leaves and the bright orange palm nuts I’d picked from an oil palm tree the day before.

From Literature

Why are palm trees associated with this era?

From Los Angeles Times

As palm trees started appearing, the air felt different — warmer, full of promises I hadn’t earned.

From Los Angeles Times

Outside, the sky is blue and bright sunshine drenches the parking lot, which is lined with tall, skinny palm trees.

From Literature