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elm

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɛlm/ · UK /elm/

elm means: A large tree that loses its leaves in autumn and often grows along streets or in parks.

noun

TREEB2

A large tree that loses its leaves in autumn and often grows along streets or in parks.

  • An elm grows beside the house.
  • We rested in the shade of an old elm.
  • Several elms along the street died last year.

Common phrases: elm tree, elm leaves, elm disease

WOODC1

Wood from a large tree of this kind, used to make furniture and other objects.

  • The chair is made of elm.
  • He carved a bowl from a piece of elm.
  • The polished elm had a beautiful grain.

Similar words: elmwood

Common phrases: elm wood, solid elm, elm table

Questions about elm

What does elm mean?

A large tree that loses its leaves in autumn and often grows along streets or in parks.

What is elm in other languages?

Türkçe: karaağaç · Español: olmo · Français: orme · Deutsch: Ulme · Italiano: olmo · 日本語: ニレ

How do you pronounce elm?

In American English /ɛlm/; in British English /elm/.

How do you use elm in a sentence?

An elm grows beside the house. We rested in the shade of an old elm.

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