Synonyms for

Bush

Verb / bʊʃ / Another word for bush — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bush is a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several stems growing from the base.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

shrubbery undergrowth thicket

Informal

shrub scrub

Literary

bramble copse

Antonyms

tree flower grass vine herb crop

Common collocations

  • dense bush
  • prickly bush
  • leafy bush
  • cut back the bush
  • bush fire
  • bush ranger
  • outback bush
  • bush pilot

Word family

noun bush
verb bushwhack

Usage note

The word 'bush' can refer to a shrub or, in some regions like Australia and Africa, to wild, uncultivated land. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The bush was so dense we could hardly see through it.
  2. I planted a bush in my garden and now it's blooming.
  3. The birds were hiding in the bush.
  4. The bush rustled as the rabbit ran through it.
  5. The hiker had to push through the thick bush to get to the other side of the trail.

Quotes

  • “You can't get too much winter in the winter.” - Robert Frost
  • “In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.” - Ben Aaronovitch
  • “The snow doesn't give a soft white damn whom it touches.” - E.E. Cummings

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