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shrubbery

noun shrub·bery \ ˈshrə-b(ə-)rē , especially Southern ˈsrə- \
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Definition of shrubbery

plural shrubberies
: a planting or growth of shrubs

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Examples of shrubbery in a Sentence

  1. a patch of tangled shrubbery

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First Known Use of shrubbery

1731

SHRUBBERY Defined for English Language Learners

shrubbery

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Definition of shrubbery for English Language Learners

  • : a group of shrubs planted together

  • : an area planted with shrubs

SHRUBBERY Defined for Kids

shrubbery

noun shrub·bery \ ˈshrə-bə-rē \

Definition of shrubbery for Students

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

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