bushy

adjective

ˈbu̇-shē 

bushier; bushiest

1

: full of or overgrown with bushes

2

: resembling a bush

especially : being thick and spreading

bushily

ˈbu̇-shə-lē 

adverb

bushiness

ˈbu̇-shē-nəs 

noun

Examples of bushy in a Sentence

an animal with a bushy tail

Recent Examples on the Web

Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025

Herbs like basil should be harvested from the top to promote healthier, bushier plant growth. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025

Ned shows up all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, determined to turn things around and restore proper journalism for the good citizens of Toledo. —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

These unique squirrels have a speckled brownish gray coat with shorter tails that are not as bushy as the more common fox squirrels. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bushy

• bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

Rhymes for bushy

• cushy
• pushy

Kids Definition

bushy

adjective

ˈbu̇sh-ē 

bushier; bushiest

1

: overgrown with bushes

2

: resembling a bush : being thick and spreading

a bushy beard

bushiness noun