treetop

noun

tree·​top ˈtrē-ˌtäp 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The godwit males remained in spruce treetops, give or take an occasional short flight. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

The birds are up with the sunrise — warblers, flycatchers, sparrows and towhees calling across the treetops. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

For a truly awe-inspiring view over the treetops, hike to the Mount Misery Overlook. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

These older pines can withstand a fire that remains burning along the ground and stays out of the treetops, said Terry Auciello, natural resources supervisor with Jefferson County Parks and Open Space. — Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for treetop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

treetop

noun

tree·​top ˈtrē-ˌtäp 

1

: the highest part of a tree

2

plural : the height or line marked by the tops of a group of trees