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Definition of treeswift

treeswift

/ˈtriːswɪft/
tree · swift
Plural:treeswifts
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treeswift Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several slender, fast-flying birds of the family Hemiprocnidae, native to the forests of South and Southeast Asia, which are closely related to true swifts but are distinguished by their ability to perch on tree branches.

Example

"While trekking through the rainforest canopy in Borneo, the ornithologist spotted a whiskered treeswift perching high on an exposed branch."

• Nearby Words

tree tomato
treecreeper
treepie
treeswift
treewax
trellis
trembler

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of 'tree' and 'swift', coined in English ornithology to distinguish these birds from true swifts due to their unique habit of perching on high branches.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Treeswift. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/treeswift
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