tree house

noun

: a structure (such as a playhouse) built among the branches of a tree

Examples of tree house in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The spot to be amongst the region's rolling hills is at The Cottage or, more specifically, in one of the property's three tree houses that provide stunning views of the lush landscape. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024 Every wooden piece supporting this tree house is painted with Okinawan indigo dye. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 Last week, environmental activists erected tents and built make-shift tree houses in the woodland Tesla plans to cut down in order to expand. Esme Nicholson, NPR, 5 Mar. 2024 Another fun feature for kids is an outdoor playground that looks like a wood-brown tree house. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 It’s followed by a Texas tree house called The Elf's Aerie in the Lost Pines Shire, an elevated glamping experience in Paige that’s primed for both family adventures and romantic getaways. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024 The slit-style structure, using thin rods with gaps, allows natural sunlight to fill the entire tree house during the day. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 In addition to tree houses, the park will feature rope swings, bridges and more among the trees. Mike Jones, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2023 One tree house has a floating staircase, while another has a hot tub tucked in a natural grotto. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tree house was in 1867

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“Tree house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20house. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

tree house

noun
: a structure (as a playhouse) built among the branches of a tree
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