shrubbery

noun

shrub·bery ˈshrə-b(ə-)rē

especially Southern ˈsrə-

plural shrubberies

: a planting or growth of shrubs

Examples of shrubbery in a Sentence

a patch of tangled shrubbery

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Then, on September 15th, as the former President was playing a round of golf at his club in West Palm Beach, a Secret Service agent patrolling the grounds spotted the muzzle of a rifle poking out of the shrubbery along a chain-link fence. —

Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024 The tool can be used to safely prune dead branches, cut firewood, or reduce back shrubbery. —

Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024 Keep leaves, shrubbery and other debris at least 18 inches away from the outdoor unit to avoid blocking the airflow. —

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 June 2024 According to his indictment, Routh spent nearly 12 hours in the shrubbery surrounding Trump’s golf course before he was shot at by Secret Service. —

Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shrubbery