overstory

over·sto·ry | \ ˈō-vər-ˌstȯr-ē

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Definition of overstory

1 : the layer of foliage in a forest canopy

2 : the trees contributing to an overstory

Examples of overstory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On one occasion a whole roasted sea bream hit the tables with soft skin, maybe dampened by its overstory of an otherwise colorful and enjoyable salad of radishes and cranberry beans. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "With Marisol inside the MCA, Jason Hammel paints a new canvas," 13 Dec. 2017

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“Overstory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstory. Accessed 3 Aug. 2020.

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