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
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
At that size, it makes a great shade tree.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
On many a street corner, often under a shade tree, stood what looked like a dollhouse on stilts.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2019
Since that side was in the shade, I picked up a saw that was leaning against a big shade tree just back from the house.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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