shrubbery

/'ʃrʌbəri/

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Word: Shrubbery

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Shrubbery refers to a collection of shrubs that are growing together. It can also mean an area where many shrubs have been planted, often for decorative purposes in gardens or parks.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "shrubbery" when talking about a group of shrubs or a landscaped area with shrubs.
• It is often used in gardening, landscaping, and nature-related discussions.

Example:

• "The garden was beautiful, filled with colorful shrubbery that attracted many butterflies."
• "They decided to plant a shrubbery along the walkway to make the entrance more inviting."

Advanced Usage:

In a more formal or literary context, "shrubbery" could be used to describe a wild or untamed area filled with shrubs, which might evoke a sense of mystery or natural beauty.

Word Variants:

• Shrub (noun): A bush or small tree.
• Shrubby (adjective): Having many shrubs; bushy.

Different Meanings:

In general English, "shrubbery" is specific to gardens and landscaping. It doesn’t have other common meanings beyond that context.

Synonyms:

• Bushes
• Hedges
• Thicket (though this often implies a denser, more wild area)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically associated with "shrubbery." However, you might encounter phrases that refer to gardens or landscaping more broadly.

Summary:

"Shrubbery" is a noun that describes a group of shrubs or a landscaped area filled with shrubs.

Academic

Noun

1. a collection of shrubs growing together
2. an area where a number of shrubs are planted