big tree

noun

: giant sequoia

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Swift and Kelce want to erect a six-foot fence and plant several big trees around the house. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2026 Hotel Ynez was perfect for a girls weekend, with cute rooms and a giant central garden featuring hammocks, fire pits, big trees, and more. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 Where Not To Plant Avoid planting these in full shade under big trees. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 Vast terrain hinders search The immediate area in Stewart County where the search is currently contained is covered with big trees and steep hills, as well as snakes and ticks, according to the sheriff. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 May 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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big tree

noun
-ˌtrē
: giant sequoia

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