shrubbery

noun

shrub·​bery ˈshrə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce shrubbery (audio)
 especially Southern  ˈsrə-
plural shrubberies
: a planting or growth of shrubs

Examples of shrubbery in a Sentence

a patch of tangled shrubbery
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Then, on September 15th, as the former President was playing a round of golf at his club in West Palm Beach, a Secret Service agent patrolling the grounds spotted the muzzle of a rifle poking out of the shrubbery along a chain-link fence. Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024 The tool can be used to safely prune dead branches, cut firewood, or reduce back shrubbery. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024 Keep leaves, shrubbery and other debris at least 18 inches away from the outdoor unit to avoid blocking the airflow. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 June 2024 According to his indictment, Routh spent nearly 12 hours in the shrubbery surrounding Trump’s golf course before he was shot at by Secret Service. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shrubbery 

Word History

First Known Use

1731, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shrubbery was in 1731

Dictionary Entries Near shrubbery

Cite this Entry

“Shrubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrubbery. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

shrubbery

noun
shrub·​bery ˈshrəb-(ə-)rē How to pronounce shrubbery (audio)
plural shrubberies
: a group of shrubs or an area where shrubs are growing

More from Merriam-Webster on shrubbery

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!