1
: the topmost part of a tree
2
Examples of treetop in a Sentence
a view from the highest treetop
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Another key feature are monkeys; over 140 statues of primates adorn rooftops and gateposts, and much like the Testa di Moro pottery that came to define Season 2, monkeys are the new talisman for the mischief unfolding beneath their treetop perch.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Set higher up on the hillside is a discrete dog run and, even higher, a pavilion outfitted as a gym that’s set in the treetops.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Their nests are typically found near bodies of water, often high up in treetops or on tall cliffs, according to the zoo.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
After all, this seemingly rootless plant thrived in the treetops even during harsh winters when other plants had died.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Set higher up on the hillside is a discrete dog run and, even higher, a pavilion outfitted as a gym that’s set in the treetops.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Their nests are typically found near bodies of water, often high up in treetops or on tall cliffs, according to the zoo.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
After all, this seemingly rootless plant thrived in the treetops even during harsh winters when other plants had died.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Treetop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treetop. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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treetop
noun
tree·top
ˈtrē-ˌtäp 
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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