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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Start your visit with a ride on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola, which glides above the treetops to reveal sweeping views of the Presidential Range painted in brilliant shades of crimson, amber and gold. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Looking upward, guests can watch professional tree climbers ascend into the canopy held by only a rope in the treetop, and some can participate as well. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Smoke blanketed the treetops and hung in the air Tuesday as authorities sought to get the fires under control. ABC News, 14 July 2026 On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 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 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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