hedgerow

noun

hedge·​row ˈhej-ˌrō 

: a row of shrubs or trees enclosing or separating fields

Examples of hedgerow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At both spatial scales, forested landscapes had the highest share of deciduous forests and the greatest connectivity of forest patches, hedgerows, and large groups of trees, whereas non-forested landscapes had a relatively large proportion of arable lands and the greatest vineyard-forest distances. —Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Slight aromas of gorse and hedgerow in this 15.5% alcohol Cannonau wine that ages in 500 liter tonneau for a year. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

Towering hedgerows of beech trees sprouting through ancient stones periodically engulfed our car, threatening the paint job and protruding elbows. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025

Syrupy aromas that include a spring hedgerow and its fruit of wild strawberries, as well as black currant juice. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hedgerow

noun

hedge·​row -ˌrō 

: a row of shrubs or trees forming the boundary of or separating fields