Treehouse

//ˈtɹiːˌhaʊs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A house, or similar structure within a tree, or several trees, built with light materials. US

    "so that I am high and dry, and have all the better view too, quite a grand flight of steps-a broad ladder-up into my house. The Mahaga lads and I call it my tree-house."

  2. 2
    A tropical residence built in a tree, or on stilts.

Example

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"Tom built a treehouse for his children."

Etymology

From tree + house. First use appears c. 1867. See cite below.

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