trees
word · lemma: tree
/ˈtɹiz/
treez
/tɹˈiːz/
treez
Definition
Trees are tall plants with a hard trunk, branches, and leaves. They grow for many years and are common in forests, parks, and gardens.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a tree', 'two trees'. Common collocations include 'plant a tree', 'cut down a tree', 'climb a tree', and 'tree-lined street'. Do not confuse it with 'wood', which is the material or a small forest.
Spanish: árbolesPortuguese (BR): árvoresPortuguese (PT): árvoresChinese (Simplified): 树Chinese (Traditional): 樹Hindi: पेड़Arabic: أشجارBengali: গাছRussian: деревьяJapanese: 木（き）Vietnamese: câyKorean: 나무Turkish: ağaçUrdu: درختIndonesian: pohon
Example Sentences
The trees are very tall.
basic
We planted two trees in the yard.
basic
Birds are sitting in the trees.
basic
The street looks beautiful in fall when the trees change color.
natural
They cut down the old trees to build a parking lot.
natural
I grew up on a quiet street lined with trees.
natural