tree-lined

UK: ˈtriːlaɪnd | US: ˈtriːlaɪnd

Definition

  1. adj. (of a road, street, or path) bordered by trees on both sides

Structure
tree <plant with trunk and branches>line <arrange in a row>-ed <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The compound "tree-lined" combines "tree" (Old English trēow, meaning a woody plant) and "lined" (from Old English līne, meaning a rope or series). The suffix "-ed" turns the phrase into an adjective, describing something arranged with trees in rows. The term emerged in the 19th century to describe aesthetically pleasing roads or paths framed by trees, reflecting urbanization's integration of nature.

Examples

  1. The tree-lined avenue provided shade during the summer heat.

  2. They strolled down a quiet, tree-lined street in the old neighborhood.

  3. The city is famous for its tree-lined boulevards and parks.

  4. The house stood at the end of a narrow, tree-lined lane.

  5. Cycling through the tree-lined paths of the park was her favorite weekend activity.