viburnum

noun

vi·​bur·​num vī-ˈbər-nəm 

: any of a genus (Viburnum of the family Adoxaceae) of widely distributed shrubs or small trees with simple leaves and white or sometimes pink cymose flowers

Examples of viburnum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One that can take the morning shade and afternoon sun is suspensum viburnum. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026

For a look-alike alternative to hydrangeas, try viburnum. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026

Evergreens, hemlock, viburnum, yew, spruce, and holly are just a few of the trees and bushes that Stewart used. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Chastain says songbirds like fruiting trees and shrubs, including holly, blueberry, viburnum, beauty berry, and serviceberry. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, a viburnum

First Known Use

circa 1731, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

viburnum

noun

vi·​bur·​num vī-ˈbər-nəm 

: any of a genus of widely distributed shrubs or small trees that are related to the honeysuckles and have white or sometimes pink flowers in broad clusters

Medical Definition

viburnum

noun

vi·​bur·​num vī-ˈbər-nəm 

1

capitalized : a large genus of widely distributed shrubs or trees (family Adoxaceae) including several species whose dried bark has been used in folk medicine

2

: any plant of the genus Viburnum