noun / verb
shade
SHAYD/ʃeɪd/
Darkness produced by obstruction of light.
A person sits in the shade of a large tree.
Etymology
Old English sceadu covered both shadow and protection from glare or heat. The modern sense preserves that physical connection: something blocks direct light, producing a darker area that can also offer shelter from the sun.
In context
find a spot with dappled shade Rad dendrons do best in regions that receive a range of light intensities throughout the day
More examples
- These plants grow best in partial shade.
- The awning shades our patio in the afternoon.
- She shaded her eyes with her hand.
Forms
shade · shades · shaded · shading
shady adjective — Protected from direct sunlight by shade.