shade tree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shade tree
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
That’s the sound of shade tree advocates unhappy that I’m mentioning crape myrtles in this list.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025
Properly placed, a deciduous shade tree earns its place in the landscape by helping to lower utility bills in addition to adding beauty.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2022
The small square is partially surrounded by a low brick wall with a shade tree as its centerpiece.
From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2021
We climbed down the tower to join our friends, where we exchanged tearful goodbyes with Claire and Fiona under the big shade tree.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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