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treetop

American  
[tree-top] / ˈtriˌtɒp /

noun

  1. the top or uppermost branches of a tree.


Etymology

Origin of treetop

First recorded in 1520–30; tree + top 1

Example Sentences

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Although there aren’t any other cooperative breeders among the great apes, there are South American treetop monkeys called marmosets and tamarins who do cooperate to raise young.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Our place is at treetop level and clears the buildings across the street, so we get fantastic light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

In time, P. weidenreichi expanded its diet to include treetop shoots and leaves, insects, and small animals.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 10, 2024

The John Peel Stage, meanwhile, has quietly been renamed "Woodsies" - with the whole area being revamped to include treetop aerial walkways and a more relaxed, natural feel.

From BBC • May 30, 2023

From the treetop, I hear her grumble to Nino Carlitos, “I know she’s up there eating the best.”

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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