tea tree

noun

1
: any of various Australasian shrubs or small trees (genus Leptospermum) of the myrtle family that form dense thickets and have aromatic evergreen foliage
2
: any of various melaleucas (especially Melaleuca alternifolia) with aromatic leaves that yield an essential oil used especially as an antiseptic

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This scrub-like formula combines ingredients such as coconut, mint, tea tree leaf oil extract, and microcrystalline cellulose, a physical exfoliant. Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025 The blend of grape seed, jojoba, clary sage, and tea tree oils doesn’t leave behind a greasy film. Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025 Countertops: For daily cleaning, spray with a homemade mix of vinegar, water, and essential oils (like lemon or tea tree). Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 Exosome cica and tea tree leaf water help soothe and hydrate troubled skin to restore smoothness and glow. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tea tree

Word History

Etymology

from the use of an infusion of their leaves as a beverage

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea tree was in 1790

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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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