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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA treehouse is a small building constructed in the branches of a tree.
Common pairings
build a treehouse
a treehouse in the backyard
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From "tree" + "house," first recorded around 1867.
Class of 1867
treehouse joined the language around 1867.
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Rhymes for treehouse
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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.
