Families gathered under the shady tree.

Meaning: This sentence describes families coming together and sitting under a tree that protects them from the sun.

Choice of Words: Gathered means to come together in one place. Shady means providing shade or shelter from the sun. Tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "Families gathered under the shady tree" means that families came together and sat under a tree that provided shade.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Families gather under shady trees, sharing picnics.
• Families picnic under shady trees.
• Families enjoyed picnics under shady trees.
• Families gathered under the tree to listen.
• Families gathered for a picnic under the shade of a tree.
• Girl read book under shady tree.
• Boy reads book under shady tree.
• The tired dog rested peacefully under the shady tree.
• Family laughs together under shady tree.
• The tired hiker rested under the shady tree.