palm

noun
UK: /pɑːm/
US: /pɑːm/

  1. The inner surface of your hand between your wrist and fingers.

    1. She held the bird gently in her palm.
    2. He felt the sweat on his palm as he waited for the results.

  2. A tropical tree with a straight trunk and large leaves at the top.

    1. We sat under a palm on the beach.
    2. The landscape was dotted with palm trees, creating a serene vista.

Synonyms

hand victory
palm verb

  1. To hide something in the palm of your hand, often as part of a trick.

    1. He palmed the coin during the magic trick.
    2. The magician skillfully palmed the card, making it disappear completely.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "palm" in English means: The inner surface of your hand between your wrist and fingers., A tropical tree with a straight trunk and large leaves at the top..

The phonetic transcription of "palm" is /pɑːm/ in British English and /pɑːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "palm": hand, victory.

Example usage of "palm": "She held the bird gently in her palm.". More examples on the page.