underwood

[ uhn-der-wood ]

/ ˈʌn dərˌwʊd /

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noun

woody shrubs or small trees growing among taller trees.

a clump or stretch of such growth.

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Origin of underwood

First recorded in 1275–1325, underwood is from the Middle English word underwode.See under-, wood¹

OTHER WORDS FROM underwood

un·der·wood·ed, adjective

Words nearby underwood

underwhelm, underwhelming, underwing, underwire, underwithhold, underwood, underwool, underwork, underworld, under wraps, underwrite

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How to use underwood in a sentence

Angel Underwood’s ability to carry out her duties impartially was first called into question in 2015.
Facing New Complaint, South Carolina Magistrate Removed as County’s Chief Judge|by Joseph Cranney and Avery G. Wilks, The Post and Courier|July 9, 2021|ProPublica
Underwood suggests using baskets to add storage and texture.
No mudroom, no problem: Solutions for a functional and beautiful home entry|Mari-Jane Williams|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
Throughout the Netflix series, Underwood just talks about power, power, power.
Kevin Spacey Stars as a Frank Underwood-like Warmonger in ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’|Alec Kubas-Meyer|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Carrie Underwood was confusingly cast in Sound of Music Live!
Allison Williams Won’t Suck as Peter Pan|Kevin Fallon|July 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

That series ended with Frank Underwood slamming his fists down on his desk in a sign of power.
The ‘Veep’ Finale Twist Was Genius|Kevin Fallon|June 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Before there was Alicia Florrick, Carrie Mathison, Olivia Pope, and Claire Underwood, there was Dr. Yang.
Sandra Oh Says Goodbye to Grey’s Anatomy|Chancellor Agard|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So the man who plays the villainous Frank Underwood does have a lighter side after all.
Viral Video of the Day: Kevin Spacey Goes Bollywood|The Daily Beast Video|April 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The banks of the river are flat, and fringed with underwood and young trees; the background is formed by ranges of hills.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
On every side rose little islands, covered with small trees or underwood, lending a most magic appearance to the river.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
They also took it upon themselves to abolish approximately one-third of the local jobs created by the Underwood Constitution.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Racial segregation in the public schools of Virginia was constitutionally established in the Underwood Constitution of 1902.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
I hastily seized the earthen vessel, and crawled with it into the thickest of the underwood ere I ventured to open and examine it.
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for underwood (1 of 2)

underwood

/ (ˈʌndəˌwʊd) /

noun

a less common word for undergrowth

British Dictionary definitions for underwood (2 of 2)

Underwood

/ (ˈʌndəˌwʊd) /

noun

Rory. born 1963, English Rugby Union player: played 85 times for England (1984–96) and scored 49 tries (an England record)

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underwood

Origin of underwood

OTHER WORDS FROM underwood

Words nearby underwood

Words related to underwood

How to use underwood in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for underwood (1 of 2)

British Dictionary definitions for underwood (2 of 2)