Synonyms for

Chaparral

Verb / ˌʃæpɜ:ˈæl / Another word for chaparral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a dense growth of shrubs and small trees

Synonyms & similar words

bush scrub bush thicket scrub bramble underbrush shrubbery brushwood copse woodland forest jungle grove coppice plantation wood cover hideaway retreat haven shelter

Example sentences

  1. The coyote disappeared into the chaparral.
  2. The chaparral is a common habitat for many types of birds.
  3. The fire quickly spread through the dry chaparral.
  4. The hiker struggled to navigate through the dense chaparral.
  5. The chaparral provides important cover for wildlife during hot summers.

Quotes

  • "The chaparral teaches us that the earth is not our home. The earth is our school, and the chaparral is our teacher." - Terry Tempest Williams
  • "In the chaparral, you learn how to survive." - Richard Louv
  • "The chaparral is a place of great beauty and great danger." - Susan Wittig Albert

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