proper noun
Crabtree
Crabtree (proper noun) means a surname, and a place name used for several towns and villages in England, the US, Canada, and Australia. Example: “The Crabtree family has lived in this village for generations.”
proper noun
1
A surname, and a place name used for several towns and villages in England, the US, Canada, and Australia.
"The Crabtree family has lived in this village for generations."
How to use Crabtree
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname and place name, originally describing a crab apple tree.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Crabtree.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Crabtrees
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The _____ family has lived in this village for generations.
Etymology
Literally from crab (crab apple) + tree — a tree that bears crab apples.
Rhymes for Crabtree
See all rhymes for Crabtree →Frequently asked questions
What does “Crabtree” mean?
The word “Crabtree” means a surname, and a place name used for several towns and villages in England, the US, Canada, and Australia. In plain terms, a surname and place name, originally describing a crab apple tree.
How do you use “Crabtree” in a sentence?
Here is “Crabtree” used in a sentence: “The Crabtree family has lived in this village for generations.”
What part of speech is “Crabtree”?
“Crabtree” is a proper noun.
What is the meaning of Crabtree?
"Crabtree" (proper noun) means a surname, and a place name used for several towns and villages in England, the US, Canada, and Australia.
