shrubbery

noun

shrub·​bery ˈshrə-b(ə-)rē 

especially Southern ˈsrə-

plural shrubberies

: a planting or growth of shrubs

Examples of shrubbery in a Sentence

a patch of tangled shrubbery

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to benefiting from the shade temperature-wise, providing coverage in the form of shrubbery also helps birds feel safer and more secure, further enticing them to use the bird bath. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Ground feeders like mourning doves or sparrows like to have some shrubbery or brush piles in the area as a source of shelter. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026

At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

And in any case, the shrubbery of Blessington Street Basin is thin. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1731, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shrubbery

• rubbery

Kids Definition

shrubbery

noun

shrub·​bery ˈshrəb-(ə-)rē 

plural shrubberies

: a group of shrubs or an area where shrubs are growing