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
Recent Examples on the Web At lunchtime, Hirayama eats in a nearby park and snaps a single photo, usually of treetops. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 Up at the level of the treetops is a balcony with secluded tables, each behind its own private railing. Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024 In a tropical forest, a sudden crash from the treetops may herald the arrival of a troop of spider monkeys. Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023 Missing Hotel just to its east has a treetop villa, cabins with a ‘moonroof’ and ‘luna glamping dome,’ most of them with a hot tub, grill, fire pit and deck. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 In addition, there will be 11 treehouses, linked via treetop rope bridges, as well as a full-size gym with pools, a hot tub, a sauna, and a tennis court. Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2024 French doors open the dressing room to a private deck set in the treetops overlooking the backyard. Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024 After venturing through Palawan’s limestone formations and azure lagoons, retire to a beach or treetop villa at El Nido Pangulasian or an overwater bungalow at Cauyuan Island Resort. Taryn White, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2023 Directly behind the main house, the rectangular swimming pool boasts delicious views of the mountains and surrounding treetops. James McClain, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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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