noun

treehouse

TREE-hows

Treehouse (noun) means a small structure built in or around a tree, often as a play space for children. Example: “The kids spent the whole summer building a treehouse.”

noun

A small structure built in or around a tree, often as a play space for children.

"The kids spent the whole summer building a treehouse."

How to use treehouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA treehouse is a small building constructed in the branches of a tree.

Common pairings

build a treehouse a treehouse in the backyard

Word forms

treehouses plural

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Etymology

From "tree" + "house," first recorded around 1867.

· First attested 1867

Class of 1867 treehouse joined the language around 1867.

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Rhymes for treehouse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “treehouse” mean?

The word “treehouse” means a small structure built in or around a tree, often as a play space for children. In plain terms, a treehouse is a small building constructed in the branches of a tree.

How do you pronounce “treehouse”?

“Treehouse” is pronounced TREE-hows (/ˈtɹiːˌhaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “treehouse” in a sentence?

Here is “treehouse” used in a sentence: “The kids spent the whole summer building a treehouse.”

What part of speech is “treehouse”?

“Treehouse” is a noun.

Where does the word “treehouse” come from?

The word “treehouse” dates back to around 1867. From "tree" + "house," first recorded around 1867.