shrub
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for shrub, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A woody plant smaller than a tree, usually with several stems growing from its base.
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Etymology
From Old English scrybb ("shrub, underbrush").
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What does “shrub” mean?
The word “shrub” means a woody plant smaller than a tree, usually with several stems growing from its base. In plain terms, a small, bushy woody plant, distinct from a full-sized tree.
How do you pronounce “shrub”?
“Shrub” is pronounced SHRUHB (/ˈʃɹʌb/ in IPA).
How do you use “shrub” in a sentence?
Here is “shrub” used in a sentence: “They planted flowering shrubs along the front path.”
What part of speech is “shrub”?
Depending on how it is used, “shrub” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “shrub” come from?
The word “shrub” comes from Old English. From Old English scrybb ("shrub, underbrush").
Is “shrub” a common word?
“Shrub” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shrub” have?
“Shrub” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woody plant smaller than a tree, usually with several stems growing from its base.