underbrush
Americannoun
noun
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Unimpressed, a group of tweens on the walk delved deeper into the rain-soaked underbrush, pointing out specimens faster than Purry could identify them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
During that time when the mother is out feeding, the fawns have been known to hide in underbrush, according to the Park Service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025
Setting fires in the Sandhills of central North Carolina requires an understanding of moisture levels in the scrubby underbrush, and she gets a better sense of it in bare feet.
From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024
In 2022, around 11,000 acres were “treated” with underbrush removal, selective logging and preplanned burning.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024
“Au revoir, Incorrigibles! While you trudge through the underbrush and pitch your tents in the mud, I shall pass the long hours by wearing pretty clothes and going to tea with my lady friends.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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