palm tree

American

[pahm tree] / ˈpɑm ˌtri /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of palm tree

First recorded before 900

Example Sentences

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But take one cutting from a palm tree, you get a single new tree.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

To the shoebox-sized tank, you add some sand, a plastic palm tree, a little dish of water with a sponge, and a sprinkling of food pellets.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

Boyadzhyan attached his setup, similar to a big-rig or train horn, to a palm tree in his backyard.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

Scott Anthony Mitchell and Davanh DiMarco of Hollywood were on their regular Sunday hike at Runyon Canyon when they saw a palm tree on fire and a man emerging from the bushes nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

Behind a potted palm tree there was a slot machine.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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