a N temperate rosaceous tree, Sorbus aria, having leaves with dense white hairs on the undersurface and hard timber
2.
any of several similar and closely related trees
whitebeam in American English
(ˈhwaitˌbim, ˈwait-)
noun
a European tree, Sorbus aria, of the rose family, having leathery leaves, showy, white flowers, and mealy, orange-red or scarlet fruit
Word origin
[1695–1705; white + beam]This word is first recorded in the period 1695–1705. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: assemblage, chaise, exponential, thoroughbred, vector
Examples of 'whitebeam' in a sentence
whitebeam
You will find yew, whitebeam and wild cherry trees.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There are many squashed red berries on pavements, and most of these have fallen from whitebeam trees.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Whitebeam trees now have many yellow or russet leaves and bright red, egg-shaped berries on them.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A tree that bears its berries later than most is the whitebeam, which has leaves with a soft white underside.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Himalayan whitebeam, which is also found in towns, has reddish autumn leaves and green or brown berries.