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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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The magical treetop journey takes place in Rotorua, a town set on a large, volcanic lake on New Zealand's North Island. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025 The 6,000-square-foot space looked out over lush treetops and old houses in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025 The melody's sweeping crescendoes elevate the scene, just like Bella and Edward later sit among the treetops. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 Only the sounds of our muffled footsteps, the chitter of songbirds, and the breathy cool of an early-autumn breeze in the treetops break the silence. Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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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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