Tree Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɹi/

tree

UK

/tɹˈiː/

tree

Definition

A tree is a tall plant with a woody trunk, branches, and leaves. Trees are important for producing oxygen and providing homes for many animals.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always used as a countable noun ('a tree'). Collocations include 'climb a tree', 'plant a tree', and 'family tree' (a chart showing family relationships). Not to be confused with 'bush' (smaller plant), or 'shrub'. 'Tree' can also be used metaphorically in computing ('data tree').

• Spanish: árbol
• Portuguese (BR): árvore
• Portuguese (PT): árvore
• Chinese (Simplified): 树
• Chinese (Traditional): 樹
• Hindi: पेड़
• Arabic: شجرة
• Bengali: গাছ
• Russian: дерево
• Japanese: 木
• Vietnamese: cây
• Korean: 나무
• Turkish: ağaç
• Urdu: درخت
• Indonesian: pohon

Example Sentences

There is a big tree in my backyard.

basic

A bird is sitting in the tree.

basic

Children like to climb the tree.

basic

Let's plant a tree for Earth Day.

natural

He carved their initials into the old tree.

natural

That house has a beautiful view of the trees by the river.

natural