Shrubs: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrubs

[ ʃrʌbz ]

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in gardening

Small to medium-sized woody plants with multiple stems and typically small leaves. Shrubs are often used in landscaping to add texture and color to gardens.

Synonyms

bushes, bushy plants, small trees

Examples of usage

Many homeowners choose to plant shrubs along the perimeter of their property.
The garden was filled with a variety of flowering shrubs.
I trimmed the shrubs to keep them neat and tidy.

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botany

A plant that is smaller than a tree and has a woody stem branching out close to the ground.

Synonyms

bush, shrubbery, underbrush

Examples of usage

The shrubs in the forest provide shelter for small animals.
This shrub has beautiful pink flowers in the spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrubs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arbustos

🇮🇳 झाड़ियाँ

🇩🇪 Sträucher

🇮🇩 semak-semak

🇺🇦 чагарники

🇵🇱 krzewy

🇯🇵 低木

🇫🇷 arbustes

🇪🇸 arbustos

🇹🇷 çalılar

🇰🇷 관목

🇸🇦 شجيرات

🇨🇿 keře

🇸🇰 kry

🇨🇳 灌木

🇸🇮 grmičevje

🇮🇸 runna

🇰🇿 бұталар

🇬🇪 ბუჩქები

🇦🇿 kollar

🇲🇽 arbustos

Word origin

The word 'shrub' originated from the Old English word 'scrubb' which meant a small tree or bush. Shrubs have been cultivated for centuries for their ornamental value in gardens and landscapes.