Scrubland: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrubland

 

[ ˈskrʌblənd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dry

An area of land covered with low-growing vegetation, typically consisting of shrubs and small trees, and found in regions with a Mediterranean climate.

Synonyms

brushland, bushland, chaparral

Examples of usage

  • The scrubland was filled with wildflowers during the spring.
  • Cattle graze in the scrubland during the dry season.
Context #2 | Noun

scrub

An area of land covered with stunted trees or shrubs.

Synonyms

scrub, thicket, underbrush

Examples of usage

  • The scrubland provided shelter for many small animals.
  • The fire quickly spread through the dry scrubland.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terreno arbustivo

🇮🇳 झाड़ीदार भूमि

🇩🇪 Buschland

🇮🇩 lahan semak

🇺🇦 чагарник

🇵🇱 zarośla

🇯🇵 低木地

🇫🇷 broussailles

🇪🇸 matorral

🇹🇷 çalı arazi

🇰🇷 덤불 지역

🇸🇦 أرض شجيرات

🇨🇿 křovinatá krajina

🇸🇰 krovinatá krajina

🇨🇳 灌木丛地

🇸🇮 grmovje

🇮🇸 runnaþýðisland

🇰🇿 бұталы жер

🇬🇪 მთიანი ტერიტორია

🇦🇿 çöl bitkiliyi

🇲🇽 matorral

Word origin

The word 'scrubland' originated from the combination of 'scrub', meaning stunted trees or shrubs, and 'land', referring to an area of ground. It is commonly used to describe areas of land with low-growing vegetation. Scrublands are often found in regions with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and mild, wet winters.

See also: scrub, scrubber, scrubbing, scrubs.