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 standoff lasted 21 months before the protestors finally came down from the treetops in September 2008. Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Its unique positioning among treetops imbues the property with a serene ambience that’s made even better with water views in every room. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025 The first floor has a modern windowed kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, which leads into a sizable living area and balcony that looks right into the treetops. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2025 Dotted along powers lines and treetops that outline Indiana’s crop fields, small black and grey songbirds perch and patiently watch for prey. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 1 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 24 Oct. 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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