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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Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The yard is filled with vibrant green shrubbery, flowering plants, trees and a patio, overlooking a lakefront view.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
The shots were fired by a Secret Service agent who spotted Routh’s gun through the shrubbery, leading Routh to flee the scene, according to authorities.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The duo had spent the prior five days hiking through harsh shrubbery toward Mount Waddington and still had not yet seen a view of the peak.
—Corbin Reiff, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Shrubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrubbery. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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shrubbery
noun
shrub·bery
ˈshrəb-(ə-)rē
plural shrubberies
: a group of shrubs or an area where shrubs are growing
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