bushes

[ˈbʊʃɪz]

bushes Definition

  • 1a large plant, but smaller than a tree, with many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a single trunk
  • 2a group of bushes growing close together

Using bushes: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bushes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cat was hiding in the bushes.

  • Example

    She planted some rose bushes in her garden.

  • Example

    The path was overgrown with bushes and weeds.

  • Example

    The house was hidden behind a dense wall of bushes.

bushes Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bushes

Phrases with bushes

  • to avoid talking about something directly

    Example

    Stop beating around the bushes and tell me what you really think.

  • hidden or concealed

    Example

    The thief was hiding in the bushes waiting for his chance to strike.

  • a biblical reference to the burning bush that Moses encountered in the Book of Exodus

    Example

    The burning bushes in the painting symbolize the presence of God.

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Summary: bushes in Brief

Bushes [ˈbʊʃɪz] are large plants with many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a single trunk. They can grow in groups called shrubberies or thickets. Examples include 'She planted some rose bushes in her garden' and 'The path was overgrown with bushes and weeds.' The phrase 'beat around the bushes' means to avoid talking about something directly.