ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Undergrowth

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʌndɚˌɡɹoʊθ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Undergrowth is a noun meaning The plants in a forest which only reach a relatively low height (such as shrubs and bushes).

Meaning

The plants in a forest which only reach a relatively low height (such as shrubs and bushes).

Example Sentences

tangled undergrowth
clear the undergrowth
The hikers pushed through thick undergrowth.
The forest floor was covered with dense undergrowth.

Word Forms

Synonyms for undergrowth

Depending on context, synonyms include underbrush, understory, groundcover, underwood.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include underbrush, underwood, groundcover, understory, forest, bush.

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