scrub brush
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scrub brush
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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“Hamlin,” read a sign, and for miles in both directions were furrows and beds with only dirt or scrub brush or dead trees.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
The scene was so familiar: the sour scent of the scrub brush and palms, the hillside homes glowing at dusk, the old burn in my calves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024
Later that evening, he cautiously picked his way across desert stones and scrub brush to stand on the concrete foundation that had once been his home.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2023
To clean stones, use a scrub brush and a hose with a jet-spray nozzle.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
Just before the summit, the trees gave way to nothing but scrub brush and grasses, and the trail wound around the point of the mountain.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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