the bush

noun

: a large area (such as in Australia or Africa) that has not been cleared and that is not used for farming
She recently spent several weeks in the bush.

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Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush. Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 Samara asks, wondering if another opossum is hidden in the bush, waiting to jump out. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 Beating around the bush, or just avoiding the conversation entirely, gets us nowhere. Jill Bornstein, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Samara doesn’t understand how the crate continues to sway or what’s jostling the bush. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the bush 

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“The bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bush. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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