shrub — a small to medium-sized woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small to medium-sized woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃrʌb/
Example Sentences
- The cat got completely lost in the maze of shrubs and emerged looking like a green monster.
- She planted rose shrubs along the fence to create natural privacy.
- The landscaper suggested replacing the dying shrubs with drought-resistant varieties.
shrub
NOUN[/ʃrʌb/]
a small to medium-sized woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground
Small woody plant with multiple stems
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'scrybb', meaning 'small tree' or 'bush'. It belongs to the Germanic language family and is cognate with German 'Strauch', reflecting a common Proto-Germanic root referring to woody vegetation.
Breakdown
Old English 'scrybb' evolved into Middle English and Modern English 'shrub' through regular phonetic changes. The root relates to Proto-Germanic *skrub-, meaning 'brushwood' or 'shrubbery', ultimately from the same family as words for dense or tangled growth.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat got completely lost in the maze of shrubs and emerged looking like a green monster.”
“She planted rose shrubs along the fence to create natural privacy.”
“The landscaper suggested replacing the dying shrubs with drought-resistant varieties.”
“My neighbor's shrubs are so perfectly trimmed they look like green geometric sculptures from outer space.”
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