sugar bush

noun

: a woods in which sugar maples predominate

Examples of sugar bush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sugar bush, toyon, manzanita, coffee berry, ceanothus and hummingbird sage hold their vivid green color year-round. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024 For Mount Cabot Maple, drama hit the sugar bush in 2016 and again in 2017 in the form of a tent caterpillar infestation that defoliated so many trees that syrup production dropped 60 percent. Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023 Then hike through the sugar bush to see and learn about sap collection and syrup-making. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023 The narrow path ascends through a fragrant mix of laurel sumac, sugar bush and oak and ends at the giant stone outcropping (with its birdlike ridge) overlooking the city. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Be prepared to get muddy on this scramble through the sugar bush, following sap from tree to sugar house. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2022 There will also be tours of the sugar bush, snacks and refreshments. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2022 March 21, Maple Syrup Saturday, Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton: Enjoy a pancake breakfast, hikes in the sugar bush and hands-on activities. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2020 See tree tapping demonstrations, tour sugar bushes and enjoy food and entertainment at the Phelps School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m April 7. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2018

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sugar bush.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sugar bush was in 1823

Dictionary Entries Near sugar bush

Cite this Entry

“Sugar bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugar%20bush. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sugar bush

noun
: woods in which sugar maples are more numerous than other kinds of trees
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!