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

Van Zuilen observed many of the objects directly from his balcony from the town of Heiloo in the Netherlands, while others required van Zuilen to take his telescopes further afield to avoid capturing treetops and farm buildings in his field of view. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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

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