treetop

Everyday

A treetop is the highest part of a tree, its top branches and leaves. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography lessons on rainforests, the treetops form the canopy where many birds, monkeys and insects live. In stories, characters hide or build treehouses in the treetops. Treetop walks and adventure parks let people walk on high bridges between trees, with harnesses for safety.

Examples

• Monkeys swung through the treetops. tree →
• Birds sang from the treetops. tree →
• We did a treetop walk on rope bridges. tree →
• The wind whistled through the treetops. tree →
• Many rainforest animals never leave the treetops. tree →
• The squirrel built its drey high in the treetop. tree →
• Two of the strongest monkeys caught Mowgli under the arms and swung off with him through the treetops, twenty feet at a bound. tree →

Note

Countable, one word. Often plural: in the treetops. Similar: canopy (in science).