Synonyms for

Shrub

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

Definition

A shrub is a small to medium-sized perennial woody plant with multiple stems and a height of less than 6 m.

Synonyms & similar words

bush bush plant sapling seedling underbrush herb shrubbery vegetation flora greenery foliage brier thicket copse grove wood forest timber brush scrub

Example sentences

  1. The shrub in my backyard has beautiful flowers.
  2. I'm going to plant a shrub in my garden.
  3. The gardener trimmed the shrubs to make them look neat.
  4. The shrubs provide a lot of shade in the park.
  5. I saw a butterfly on the shrub.

Quotes

  • I am the shrubbery, your knights of Ni.
  • A good garden may have some weeds, but a good shrubbery must have none.
  • I have a shrubbery in the back, do you want to see it?

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