shrub

UK: ʃrʌb | US: ʃrʌb

Definition

  1. n. a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from the base

Structure

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Etymology

The word "shrub" originates from Old English scrybb, meaning a bush or scrubland. It shares roots with Old Norse skroppa (dwarf shrub) and is related to the modern English word "scrub." The term has retained its core meaning of a small, bushy plant throughout its evolution, reflecting its Germanic heritage.

Examples

  1. The garden was filled with colorful flowering shrubs.

  2. She trimmed the overgrown shrub near the porch.

  3. A small bird nested in the dense shrub.

  4. Shrubs provide excellent shelter for wildlife.

  5. We planted a row of shrubs along the fence for privacy.