arboreal

adjective
UK: /ɑːˈbɔː.ri.əl/
US: /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

  1. Relating to trees; living in or among trees.

    1. Monkeys are arboreal animals, living high in the trees. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many arboreal creatures have evolved to navigate the forest canopy with ease, showcasing adaptations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

woodland

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "arboreal" is /ɑːˈbɔː.ri.əl/ in British English and /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arboreal": woodland.

Example usage of "arboreal": "Monkeys are arboreal animals, living high in the trees.". More examples on the page.