Meaning & use

shrub

noun·Everyday

A woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with several stems branching from near the ground.

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We planted a row of shrubs along the back fence for privacy.

The gardener trimmed the overgrown shrub into a neat rounded shape.

A note on using this word

Shrub and bush are largely interchangeable, though 'shrub' is the more precise term used in gardening and botany.

Words with a similar meaning

bush

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