English · Nature & Environment
bush
/bʊʃ/
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low woody plant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A plant that is smaller than a tree and has many branches close to the ground.
Example
A small bird hid inside the thick green bush beside the old garden wall.
A small bird hid inside the thick green bush beside the old garden wall.
Etymology
From Middle English 'busch', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in gardening and nature contexts.