English · Nature & Environment
palm
/pɑːm/
[/pɑːm/]
tropical tree with fronds
Beginnernoun
Definition
A tall tropical tree with no branches and large leaves at the top.
Example
Tall palm trees lined the white beach, their broad leaves rustling in the sea breeze.
Tall palm trees lined the white beach, their broad leaves rustling in the sea breeze.
Etymology
From Latin 'palma', the palm of the hand, for the leaf shape.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in tropical and coastal descriptions.