bushland

noun

bush·​land ˈbu̇sh-ˌland How to pronounce bushland (audio)

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However, Mayor Baxter suggests venturing into the dense bushland around Marokopa is not a good idea for those unaccustomed to the terrain. Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024 For guests hoping to see the island’s recovery firsthand, a series of walking trails begin from the lodge’s doorstep traversing limestone cliffs, bushland tracks, and pristine beach shores. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024 Hikes through the verdant bushland allow tourists to become immersed among scenic waterfalls, lush wildflowers and ferns, and rare wildlife—and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the occasional koala. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2023 The movie gets off to a strong start, with DP Sean Ryan’s camera capturing the sun beating down on bucolic bushland as two young Indigenous sisters sing while playing a clapping game and other children frolic in a nearby clearing. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for bushland 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bushland was in 1827

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“Bushland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bushland. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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