palm tree
noun
any of several kinds of tropical tree with a tall, slender, smooth trunk, no branches, and large, spreading leaves at the top.
palm trees
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pluralof palm tree.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It was based on the profile picture of the couple’s shared Facebook account, but Walters had swapped out palm trees for three Christian crosses and the American flag rippling in the breeze.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The opening match there was held in Deir al-Balah between Khadamat Rafah and Shabab Rafah as fans sat on plastic chairs around the small field lined with palm trees.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
The 1858 oil painting presents a panoramic view of the Ecuadorian Andes encompassing the snow-capped volcanic peak at the top, blue glaciated ice below, and towering palm trees lower still.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The island, known for its rows of palm trees and sparkling waters, received more than 13 million foreign and domestic visitors last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Along the shore was a historical district with tall mansions, palm trees, and wrought-iron fences.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
