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
- undergrowths
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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