undergrowth
2 synonyms for undergrowth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Low-growing plants, shrubs, and bushes beneath the trees in a forest.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From under- + growth.
Full origin of undergrowth →Frequently asked questions
What does “undergrowth” mean?
The word “undergrowth” means low-growing plants, shrubs, and bushes beneath the trees in a forest. In plain terms, the tangle of low plants covering a forest floor.
How do you pronounce “undergrowth”?
“Undergrowth” is pronounced UHND-grohth (/ˈʌndɚˌɡɹoʊθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “undergrowth” in a sentence?
Here is “undergrowth” used in a sentence: “They hacked through thick undergrowth to reach the clearing.”
What part of speech is “undergrowth”?
“Undergrowth” is a noun.
