Shrubbery: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrubbery

 

[ หˆสƒrสŒbษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in the garden

A shrubbery is a collection of shrubs or small bushes planted together in a garden or park. It is often used to add greenery, color, and texture to outdoor spaces.

Synonyms

bushes, foliage, greenery

Examples of usage

  • The landscaper designed a beautiful shrubbery for the front yard.
  • We need to trim the shrubbery to keep it tidy and neat.
  • The shrubbery provides privacy and a natural barrier from the street.
  • The variety of plants in the shrubbery attracts birds and butterflies.
  • Watering the shrubbery regularly will help it thrive and grow.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrubbery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arbustos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebรผsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semak-semak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzewy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Œ‚ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buissons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arbustos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ค๋ถˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌูŠุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ovรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kroviny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œๆœจไธ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grmiฤevje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ runnaรพykkni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒฉแƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kollar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arbustos

Etymology

The word 'shrubbery' originated from the Middle English word 'shrubbry', which was derived from the Old French word 'chouberie'. The term refers to a collection of shrubs or small bushes planted together, commonly used in gardens and parks for landscaping purposes. Shrubberies have been a popular feature in English gardens since the Victorian era, adding beauty and diversity to outdoor spaces.

See also: shrub, shrubs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,214, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.