treetop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of treetop
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
Near the adventure hub of Mindo, the newly opened Saloya offers treetop lofts, an infinity pool and a fine-dining restaurant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
In time, P. weidenreichi expanded its diet to include treetop shoots and leaves, insects, and small animals.
From Science Magazine • Jan. 10, 2024
The name refers to the markings on the leopards’ fur, which can look like clouds, but Dr. Frandsen said he likes to think of the name as a nod to their treetop dwellings.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2023
These treetop feeders are affected either directly by eating poisoned insects or indirectly by a shortage of food.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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