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 On a recent Saturday night, brassy notes from saxophonists oozed from sidewalks as couples danced below treetops drizzled with dangling lights. Eduardo Medina Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Built on a two-acre lot, the sprawling compound includes a waterfall pool, a lighted tennis court and treetop yoga platform. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 The hotel’s restaurant, San Lucas, offers a special treetop dining experience that includes nine courses celebrating various regions in Costa Rica. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023 Designed by renowned Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, Boca de Agua is a rare, regenerative stay–virtually floating amidst the treetops. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Balance your zen with a dose of adrenaline at the Lanai Adventure Park’s treetop aerial course, or try equine therapy with a horseback ride through the surrounding wooded valleys. Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024 Snow and ice can damage trees by breaking branches and treetops. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024 On the market for $2.95 million, the hilltop pad is perched in the treetops next to the Guanacaste Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2023 Rather than running after their meals, however, leopards sneak towards prey and pounce, ambushing them from the treetops or other hideouts. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 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 25 Apr. 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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