shrubbery

American  

[shruhb-uh-ree] / ˈʃrʌb ə ri /

noun

plural

shrubberies

1. a planting of shrubs: shrub.

   He hit the croquet ball into the shrubbery.

2. shrubs shrub collectively.

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shrubbery British  

/ ˈʃrʌbərɪ /

noun

1. a place where a number of shrubs are planted

2. shrubs collectively

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Etymology

Origin of shrubbery

First recorded in 1740–50; shrub ¹ + -ery

Example Sentences

I was still processing this when she grabbed my hand and hauled me backward and into the shrubbery that edged the Academy Mall.

From Literature

Their gowns are so wide, I have had to clear the path four times already for fear their skirts would knock me off into the shrubbery.

From Literature

Others put up fences and prickly shrubbery to deter loiterers.

From Los Angeles Times

“At least, it has been hidden by all this shrubbery. Where is it?”

From Literature

“Bit dark in there. Better check the Hixby’s for what to do next. I’ll sneak behind the shrubbery and see how the diversion is working.”

From Literature

Related Words

• underbrush