ivy

n. a plant with green leaves that grows along the ground or climbs up walls and trees.

n. any woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plant of the genus Hedera, often found on buildings or in woodland.

“Thick green ivy covered the old brick walls of the cottage.”

“The gardener spent the afternoon pruning the invasive ivy that had begun to choke the oak trees at the edge of the estate.”

n. a university that belongs to the Ivy League, a group of famous and expensive schools in the US.

n. a member institution of the Ivy League, an athletic conference comprising eight private research universities in the Northeastern United States known for high academic social prestige.

“She worked hard in high school because she wanted to attend an ivy.”

“While many students dream of attending an ivy, the admissions process remains incredibly competitive and selective.”

American English · Informal