tree line
nounDefinition of tree line
Examples of tree line in a Sentence
The hikers had reached the tree line by noon.
Recent Examples on the Web
Two to three liters of water is a good amount to have, as hiking above tree line means 14,000-foot sunshine can zap you of hydration fast. — Antonio Olivero, The Know, "A quick guide to hiking Colorado’s tallest 14er: Mount Elbert," 29 Aug. 2019 Marquette photographer Shawn Malone recommends viewing from the Headlands International Dark Sky Park near Mackinac City, or from a spot up north where tree lines and hills don't block your view. — Emma Keith, Detroit Free Press, "Look up! Northern lights could be visible throughout Michigan this weekend," 29 Aug. 2019 One man even strung a balloon 55 feet above the tree line to make his point. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Residents pushed back when they heard the building heights on these seven blocks in Wauwatosa could increase," 31 July 2019 Going remote and above the tree line for asanas in the Puerto Rican jungle? — Corina Quinn, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "Wellness Cruises Are Taking Over the Waters," 27 June 2019 Another photo on the blog depicts Troconis’ daughter, now 10, in full flight on skis, the tree line a blur in the background. — Josh Kovner, courant.com, "Michelle Troconis, jet-setting businesswoman, lived openly with Fotis Dulos as he defied court orders in divorce with missing wife Jennifer," 3 June 2019 For example, in 2018, striking crimson topiary trees lined the east colonnade as gingerbread replicas of the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and the White House were on display. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Melania Trump Is Already Working on This Year's White House Christmas Decorations," 25 July 2019 American sports fans are accustomed to golf courses featuring massive bunkers with bright-white sand, graduated rough, trees lining the fairways and water hazards guarding greens. — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "Five Reasons Why the Open Is Golf's Most Charming Tournament," 17 July 2019 The vegetation plus high temperatures could make for a hot climb to the tree line. — Author: Kat Sorensen, Anchorage Daily News, "Mount Marathon is always arduous, but smoke, dust and heat could add to this year’s challenge," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tree line.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more