noun

shrubbery

SHRUH-buh-ree

Shrubbery (noun) means an area planted with shrubs, or shrubs collectively. Example: “The cat vanished into the shrubbery at the back of the garden.”

noun

An area planted with shrubs, or shrubs collectively.

"The cat vanished into the shrubbery at the back of the garden."

How to Use Shrubbery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA planted area of shrubs, or shrubs as a group.

Common pairings

thick shrubbery ornamental shrubbery

Word Forms

shrubberies plural

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Etymology

From shrub + -ery.

Rhymes for shrubbery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “shrubbery” mean?

The word “shrubbery” means an area planted with shrubs, or shrubs collectively. In plain terms, a planted area of shrubs, or shrubs as a group.

How do you pronounce “shrubbery”?

“Shrubbery” is pronounced SHRUH-buh-ree (/ˈʃɹʌbəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “shrubbery” in a sentence?

Here is “shrubbery” used in a sentence: “The cat vanished into the shrubbery at the back of the garden.”

What part of speech is “shrubbery”?

“Shrubbery” is a noun.