Synonyms for
Shrubs
Definition
a small to medium-sized woody plant that is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually under 6 m (20 ft) tall
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Common collocations
- pruning shrubs
- flowering shrubs
- evergreen shrubs
- deciduous shrubs
- shrubs and trees
- dense shrubs
- low shrubs
Word family
noun shrub
Usage note
Shrubs generally refer to woody plants smaller than trees, often with multiple stems. The term is quite common and generally understood.
Example sentences
- There are many different types of shrubs, such as roses, hibiscus, and lilacs.
- The birds love to hide in the shrubs in our backyard.
- The gardener trimmed the shrubs to keep them looking neat.
- The shrubs in the park provide a nice shady spot to sit and relax.
- We planted some shrubs along the fence to create a natural barrier.
Quotes
"The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size." - Gertrude S. Wister
"A garden without a shrub is like a cake without frosting." - Brian Brett
"In a world where the inspirational value of the great outdoors is valued more highly than gold, botanists struggle for funding to study the intricate lives of plants, and discovering a new species is still a source of excitement." - Michael Pollan