# Hedges

/ˈhɛdʒɪz/ (US) · /hˈɛdʒɪz/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hedges
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a row of bushes or small trees planted close together to form a fence. You often see them around gardens or fields to mark a boundary.

For teachers: a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees. Often used in the plural to describe the perimeter of a garden or agricultural field.

## Examples

- The gardener trims the hedges every summer.
- Tall green hedges surround the property, providing privacy from the busy street outside.
- In the English countryside, ancient hedges serve as vital wildlife corridors, connecting fragmented woodlands and providing nesting sites for various bird species.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in the plural when referring to garden boundaries; the singular form often refers to a specific section of the planting.

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