: a structure (such as a playhouse) built among the branches of a tree
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebEquipped with an outdoor terrace that has furniture and a hot tub — several even have their own sauna — each tree house is a haven for relaxation. Caren Osten Gerszberg, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 The tree house comes with a $1.75 million price tag, not to mention some major bragging rights. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2021 The best way to get around the property is on two wheels, and bicycles are available to cruise along the paths to and from your tree house. Caren Osten Gerszberg, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 Clustered across the 28-acre property, rooms give off modern tree house vibes with lots of wood and huge glass windows. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2022 In keeping with the informal, creative vibe, the reception building resembles a tree house. Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 27 June 2022 As a result, the main living and dining areas are on the home’s second floor, creating a tree house effect that allows for views of both the ocean and the marsh. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 9 June 2022 Crystal Peak Lookout, Idaho Originally built in 1959 as a fire lookout in Washington, this repurposed, rejuvenated tree house now sits in northern Idaho surrounded by 13 acres of dense forest. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2022 If your childhood fantasy was to live in a tree house, your adult self can easily turn that into a reality — at least for one night. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1867, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
tree house
noun
: a structure (as a playhouse) built among the branches of a tree