shade tree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shade tree
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
Example Sentences
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"We never planted avocado as our main crop. We introduced it as a shade tree for coffee plantations, and only later realised it could become a profitable business," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
With no screens or cell phones to take our attention, we ‘worked’ outside in the back of a pickup under a shade tree with a big fan that kept the gnats away.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
One late afternoon, Bradley, Chiaji and other riders gather under a shade tree at the ranch owned by two fellow members, Zena and Frederick Perres.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
Before you plant a large shade tree, make sure you have the space and the sun to promote healthy growth.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2022
The others were clustered together beneath the shade tree, children and animals together.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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