treetop

American  

[tree-top] / ˈtriˌtɒp /

noun

1. the top tops or uppermost branches of a tree.

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Etymology

Origin of treetop

First recorded in 1520–30; tree + top ¹

Example Sentences

A 2025 study found that Sloths' slow, treetop lives may be key to their survival.

From BBC

“Ohhh, leave me be,” it moaned, gravely, like wind weeping in treetops.

From Literature

The thunder of the, falls was loud, and from its sound, and the view of treetops at the cave mouth, he guessed they must be some way up the side of the valley.

From Literature

But on the southern edge, flames rose into the treetops and killed almost every tree over 300 acres.

From Los Angeles Times

After it was all over and the monkeys had again disappeared in the treetops, I looked to Rowdy for some kind of understanding.

From Literature