Word
bush
Phoneticsbush
US/ˈbʊʃ/
UK/bˈʊʃ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a plant that is smaller than a tree and has many wooden stems growing from the ground. You often see them in gardens or parks as low walls of green leaves.
n. a low-growing woody plant with multiple stems branching from or near the ground. Often used as a synonym for 'shrub' in general contexts.
Examples
“The gardener trims the bush every spring.”
“We planted a thick rose bush near the front gate to add some color to the garden.”
“The landscape architect recommended planting a native bush species that could withstand the local drought conditions while providing a natural privacy screen for the patio.”
Examples
simple
“The gardener trims the bush every spring.”
contextual
“We planted a thick rose bush near the front gate to add some color to the garden.”
complex
“The landscape architect recommended planting a native bush species that could withstand the local drought conditions while providing a natural privacy screen for the patio.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bush” in context.
Verb
01. hide behind a bush
“The children were playing hide-and-seek and one was hiding behind a thick bush.”
verb + prep + noun
02. plant a bush
“We decided to plant a rose bush in the center of the garden.”
verb + noun
03. trim the bushes
“The gardener spent the afternoon trimming the bushes to keep them neat.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. flowering bush
“The park is beautiful in spring when every flowering bush is in full bloom.”
adj + noun
05. thick bush
“The ball disappeared into a thick bush at the edge of the field.”
adj + noun
06. thorny bush
“Be careful not to scratch your arms on that thorny bush.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. clump of bushes
“A small rabbit hopped out from a clump of bushes near the fence.”
noun + of + noun
08. rose bush
“She cut a few flowers from the rose bush to put in a vase.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Across Britain and Europe, a rosemary bush in the garden was supposed to protect from witches who attacked at night.” “In the garden of his primary school in Birmingham, two apple trees and a rose bush have been planted in her memory.” Etymology
Either the family name for those who live near a bush or a thicket of bushes, or the family name for those living at or near a bush (in the archaic sense of wine merchant or tavern).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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