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Palm

🇬🇧 UK /["/pɑːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pɑːm/"]/

Meaning of Palm

a straight tree with a mass of long leaves at the top, growing in tropical countries. There are several types of palm tree, some of which produce fruit.

In simple words: The inside part of your hand from the wrist to the fingers.

Palm in a sentence

• She has a small tattoo on her left palm.
• The fortune teller studied the lines on his palm carefully.
• They sat under the shade of a tall palm to escape the sun.
• He carried a bunch of dates picked fresh from the palm tree.
• She held the small bird gently in the palm of her hand.
• The palm leaves rustled softly in the gentle breeze.
• After the hike, his palm was sweaty and dirty.

How to use Palm

Used in everyday conversation; not typically used in formal writing. Commonly used when referring to hands, such as 'He raised his palm to shield his eyes.'

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'pal' who gives you a high five with their open palm.

Related words

Collocations with Palm

• coconut
• date
• oil
• tree
• branch
• frond
• soft
• sweaty
• warm
• hold up
• raise
• extend
• sweat
• face
• rest
• reader
• reading
• print
• against your palms
• between your palms
• in your palm

Synonyms for Palm

• bribe

Opposites of Palm

• backhand

Common mistakes with Palm

• Confused with 'palm tree' – referring to the tree instead of the hand.
• Mispronounced as 'pahm' instead of 'palm'.
• Using 'palms' incorrectly as a singular noun.

Frequently asked questions about Palm

What does Palm mean?

The inside part of your hand from the wrist to the fingers.

What is the definition of Palm?

a straight tree with a mass of long leaves at the top, growing in tropical countries. There are several types of palm tree, some of which produce fruit.

How do you use Palm in a sentence?

She has a small tattoo on her left palm.

Can you give another example of Palm?

The fortune teller studied the lines on his palm carefully.

What are synonyms for Palm?

Common alternatives include bribe.

What is the opposite of Palm?

Opposite meanings include backhand.

What words go with Palm?

It commonly pairs with coconut, date, oil, tree, branch, frond, soft, sweaty, warm, hold up, raise, extend, sweat, face, rest, reader, reading, print, against your palms, between your palms, in your palm.

What are common mistakes when using Palm?

Confused with 'palm tree' – referring to the tree instead of the hand. Mispronounced as 'pahm' instead of 'palm'. Using 'palms' incorrectly as a singular noun.

How do you pronounce Palm?

US: /["/pɑːm/"]/, UK: /["/pɑːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Palm?

Used in everyday conversation; not typically used in formal writing. Commonly used when referring to hands, such as 'He raised his palm to shield his eyes.'

What CEFR level is Palm?

"Palm" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.