tree house

American  

[tree-hous] / ˈtriˌhaʊs /

Or treehouse

noun

1. a small house, especially one for children to play in, built or placed up in the branches of a tree.

---

Etymology

Origin of tree house

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

As part of the eviction defense, Flores constructed an elaborate tree house 28 feet high in an ash tree in the home’s backyard, where he planned to retreat if police attempted to haul him out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025

Inside the tree house and hanging on nearby branches were blankets, warm clothing, food, water and his medication.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

He bolted a chair to the bottom of the tree house and has a safety belt to catch him should he fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

Department of Building and Safety filed a code enforcement violation against Polizzi in 2017 on account of the tree house lacking building permits.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

The road curves off to the right and then we come upon a strange-looking structure that sort of looks like a cross between a tree house and a lighthouse.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick