noun
undergrowth
UHND-grohth
Undergrowth (noun) means low-growing plants, shrubs, and bushes beneath the trees in a forest. Example: “They hacked through thick undergrowth to reach the clearing.”
noun
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Low-growing plants, shrubs, and bushes beneath the trees in a forest.
"The hikers pushed through thick undergrowth."
"They hacked through thick undergrowth to reach the clearing."
"The forest floor was covered with dense undergrowth."
How to use undergrowth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe tangle of low plants covering a forest floor.
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Word forms
- Plural
- undergrowths
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Etymology
From under- + growth.
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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.
