big tree

noun

: giant sequoia

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That makes for healthy, big trees plants that support bigger crops in the future. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Where Not To Plant Avoid planting these in full shade under big trees. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 Only native trees can join the big tree registry, leaving the owners of large invasive species disappointed. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 On the city's poorer North End, where some streets are dotted with subsidized housing, big trees are a lot fewer and far between. — ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big tree

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of big tree was in 1853

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“Big tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20tree. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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big tree

noun
-ˌtrē
: giant sequoia

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