tree house

noun

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

Examples of tree house in a Sentence

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This tree house goes down rather than up—a few steps will take you into a 20-foot room created by hollowing out the base of a still-living giant redwood stump. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026 Don't miss the exceptional children's garden, with elevated tree house paths, a sense garden, and a model of the Great Lakes, complete with toy boats. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026 The tree house can cost families over $200,000 for a week’s stay, according to the Royal Caribbean blog. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 Takaro offered to occupy the newer tree house. Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tree house

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 28 Apr. 2026.

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tree house

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