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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These Southeast Asian canopy dwellers are also among the most industrious and organized foragers in the rainforest treetops. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Experiences at Soneva Fushi are just as forward-thinking, from dining in the treetops on a zipline adventure to stargazing at the Maldives’ first overwater observatory. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025 At another point in the video, a giraffe appears, reaching for a treetop, while there's also footage of a civet enjoying a snack and a porcupine displaying its quills. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 The primary suite comes equipped with a modern fireplace and a luxurious bathroom with vaulted ceilings, treetop views, a massive glass-walled shower for two, and a soaking tub. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Jan. 2025 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 9 Apr. 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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