bush
n. countablen. 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.
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.
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).
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beat around the bush
To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
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bush league
A professional sports association at the lower levels of minor league organization.
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bush telegraph
A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.