English · Nature & Environment
tree
/triː/
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tall woody plant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.
Example
The old oak tree in the garden gives cool shade in the summer.
The old oak tree in the garden gives cool shade in the summer.
Etymology
From Old English "treow," tree or wood.
How & Where It’s Used
A basic nature word; also figurative in "family tree".