Synonyms for

Palm

Verb / pɑ:m / / pɑ:lm / Another word for palm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Synonyms & similar words

palmtree decoration medallion laurelwreath thenar ribbon handle medal hand mitt paw claw grasp grip hold fist mitten gauntlet hook lobe palma palmar palmary palmate thenar

Synonyms by register

Formal

center core heart midst

Informal

hand grip hold

Literary

lap bosom

Antonyms

back rear exterior outside top

Common collocations

  • palm of your hand
  • palm reader
  • palm tree
  • sweaty palms
  • palm oil
  • palm pilot
  • palm frond
  • open palm

Word family

noun palm
verb palm

Usage note

The word 'palm' can refer to the inner surface of the hand or a type of tropical tree. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. She placed the coin in the palm of her hand.
  2. The palm of his hand was sweaty.
  3. She covered her face with the palm of her hand.
  4. He held her hand in his palm.
  5. She felt a roughness on the palm of her hand.

Quotes

  • I'm not the type to pat myself on the back and all that, but somebody has to be lucky, right? When I got to Dallas, I was struggling - sleeping on the floor with six guys in a three-bedroom apartment. I used to drive around, look at the big houses, and imagine what it would be like to live there and use the palm trees as a reference point.
  • The desert has its holiness of silence, the crowd its holiness of conversation.
  • The palm tree is a symbol of relaxation.

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