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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Head to Gatineau Park for canoeing, hiking, or zip lining through the treetops—only a short drive from the city core. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Mattresses lay tangled in treetops. Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 The 220-foot-long pathway winds through treetops above native plants and new perches for migrating birds. Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 June 2026 The layouts include three full-floor four-bedroom units, a high-floor two-bedroom pad overlooking the treetops, and a duplex penthouse that sprawls across one-and-a-half floors. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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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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