1. a type of tree with broad leaves that change color in autumn, or the wood from this tree

Examples

• The maple trees in our yard turn bright red every fall.
• We collected maple leaves for our science project.
• The dining table is made of solid maple wood.
• Maple syrup comes from the sap of sugar maple trees.
• The park is filled with oak, pine, and maple trees.
• She carved her initials into the bark of the old maple.
• The maple’s branches provide excellent shade in summer.