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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA surname and place name, originally describing a crab apple tree.

Word forms

Crabtrees plural

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Etymology

Literally from crab (crab apple) + tree — a tree that bears crab apples.

Rhymes for Crabtree

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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.