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Definition of elm
elm
/ˈɛlm/
elm
Plural:elms
elm Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A tall deciduous tree of the genus Ulmus, typically having rough serrated leaves and winged seeds, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Example
"The old elm in the park provided ample shade during the hot summer months."
2
The hard, heavy, and tough wood of the elm tree, which resists splitting and is often used for making furniture, boats, and wheel hubs.
Example
"The antique dining table was beautifully crafted out of solid elm."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'elm', of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'almr', ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root shared by Latin 'ulmus'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elm