treetop

noun

tree·​top ˈtrē-ˌtäp How to pronounce treetop (audio)
1
: the topmost part of a tree
2
treetops plural : the height or line marked by the tops of a group of trees

Examples of treetop in a Sentence

a view from the highest treetop
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Often found high in the treetops of forests in Asia, Africa and South America, monkeys can be difficult to spot. Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025 Farragut State Park on the southern end of Lake Pend Oreille has cabins and campsites (from $48), a treetop adventure course, and access to 45 miles of trails for biking and hiking. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025 Double doors open from here to the living room, where floor-to-ceiling windows have treetop views. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024 Located on a lush cliffside, the resort's 107 guest rooms, one- and two-bedroom suites, and treetop tents overlook the Pacific Ocean and feature private terraces and balconies, many with plunge pools. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for treetop

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of treetop was in 1530

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“Treetop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treetop. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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treetop

noun
tree·​top ˈtrē-ˌtäp How to pronounce treetop (audio)
1
: the highest part of a tree
2
plural : the height or line marked by the tops of a group of trees

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