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: any of a genus (Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, the elm family) of usually large deciduous north temperate-zone trees with alternate stipulate leaves and fruit that is a samara
2
: the wood of an elm
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But in back, a two-story accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, offers something different: a 21st century take on Arts and Crafts architecture inspired, in part, by a mature Chinese elm and a smaller Japanese maple, whose branches commonly graze what was formerly a garage.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The whole town exuded a settled, Yankee order, anchored around a tidy Main Street planted with elm trees and church spires.
—Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Last year, a $5.5 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit filed by a woman who was injured after an elm tree fell on her and her three children.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Made from solid elm wood and rattan, this chair is a durable pick that should stand up to regular use for years to come.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Nestled in the Elm Heights neighborhood next to a 70-plus-food American elm that gave the restaurant its name, owners Martha and David Moore created a gathering space that invites guests to sit for a cup of coffee and pastry, a cocktail and small plates to share or a meal crafted to excite.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
Nestled in the Elm Heights neighborhood next to a 70-plus-foot American elm that gave the restaurant its name, owners Martha and David Moore created a gathering space that invites guests to sit for a cup of coffee and pastry, a cocktail and small plates to share or a meal crafted to excite.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
The floodplain forests along the upper Mississippi River are mostly made up of silver maple, cottonwood, willow, green ash and American elm.
—Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
In its unfolded flat state, our origami structure tumbles chaotically in the wind, similar to an elm leaf.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2023
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The whole town exuded a settled, Yankee order, anchored around a tidy Main Street planted with elm trees and church spires.
—Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Last year, a $5.5 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit filed by a woman who was injured after an elm tree fell on her and her three children.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Made from solid elm wood and rattan, this chair is a durable pick that should stand up to regular use for years to come.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Nestled in the Elm Heights neighborhood next to a 70-plus-food American elm that gave the restaurant its name, owners Martha and David Moore created a gathering space that invites guests to sit for a cup of coffee and pastry, a cocktail and small plates to share or a meal crafted to excite.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
Nestled in the Elm Heights neighborhood next to a 70-plus-foot American elm that gave the restaurant its name, owners Martha and David Moore created a gathering space that invites guests to sit for a cup of coffee and pastry, a cocktail and small plates to share or a meal crafted to excite.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
The floodplain forests along the upper Mississippi River are mostly made up of silver maple, cottonwood, willow, green ash and American elm.
—Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
In its unfolded flat state, our origami structure tumbles chaotically in the wind, similar to an elm leaf.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2023
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elm
noun1
: any of a genus of large deciduous trees that have toothed leaves and nearly circular one-seeded winged fruits and are often grown as shade trees
especially
: american elm
2
: the wood of an elm
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