undergrowth (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndəɡrəʊθ/

Definition

Low-growing plants, shrubs, and small trees that grow beneath the canopy of a forest.

Examples

• The lost puppy was eventually found hiding in the thick undergrowth near the creek.

• Clearing the undergrowth is essential to prevent forest fires from spreading quickly.

• Small animals often find shelter and protection within the dense undergrowth.

Synonyms of undergrowth

Words with a similar meaning to undergrowth:

• brush
• underbrush
• shrubbery
• understory

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