tree house

noun

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

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At the time of a quick spot check in July, prices set by hosts were US $147 for a room for two in the castle, $159 for two beds sleeping four people in the yurt, and $275 for the tree house, which sleeps two. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2015 Between the lines: The conceptual designs by architecture firm Sasaki feature canopy walks, tree houses and community gardens in response to early community feedback, Anna Cawrse, a landscape architect, told the SA Report. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024 During the fall months, this region transforms into a breathtaking canvas of reds, oranges, and golds and offers plenty of overnight accommodations including camping or the opportunity to sleep in a tree house. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024 The standalone tree houses were built with expansive windows, and the larger Arctic GlassHouses even come with their own fireplaces, saunas, and kitchenettes. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tree house 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Dec. 2024.

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tree house

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