Word
bush
US/ˈbʊʃ/
UK/bˈʊʃ/
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.”
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
Idioms
beat around the bush — To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
beat the bushes — Synonym of pound the pavement (“to campaign diligently; to seek something”).
bush league — A professional sports association at the lower levels of minor league organization.
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.
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