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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Channel your inner Gidget and spend a few nights at this mid-century modern rental, which offers ocean views from above the treetops. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 The team believes that this could mean coronae arise in abundance, radiating from tens to hundreds of leaves on every treetop during a single thunderstorm. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026 In an Austin suburb, this 2024 organic modern home features several children’s rooms, including one with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking treetops, and one that’s a nursery with a large-scale peony mural. The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026 From hummingbirds along the Gulf Coast to warblers in the treetops, spring migration turns every Southern state into a birdwatcher’s paradise. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 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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