shrub

/ʃrʌb/

Thân thiện

A gardener trims a small shrub in the front yard.

Definition

Noun: A shrub is a low, woody perennial plant. Unlike a tree, which typically has a single main trunk, a shrub usually has several major stems or branches growing from near the base.

Usage

The word "shrub" is used to describe a category of plants in botany, gardening, and general conversation. It refers to the plant's physical structure and growth habit.

Examples

• The garden was bordered by flowering shrubs like azaleas and hydrangeas.
• Many birds build their nests in dense shrubs for protection.
• She pruned the overgrown shrub to encourage new growth.

Advanced Usage

• Shrubbery (noun): An area or a collection of shrubs planted together.
  • The path wound through a fragrant shrubbery of roses and lavender.

Variants and Related Words

• Bush (noun): Often used synonymously with "shrub" in everyday language, though in strict botanical terms, "shrub" is more precise.
• Undershrub (noun): A low-growing or small shrub.

Synonyms

• Bush
• Woody plant

Different Meanings

• Shrub can also refer to a type of beverage. This is a different, less common meaning: a sweet, vinegary syrup made from fruit, often mixed with water or spirits to make a drink. This meaning is unrelated to the botanical definition.
  • We enjoyed a refreshing raspberry shrub on the hot afternoon.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bush