the bush

noun

: a large area (such as in Australia or Africa) that has not been cleared and that is not used for farming

She recently spent several weeks in the bush.

Examples of the bush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lunch was served at the lodge; however, my favorite afternoon meal at Hoanib Elephant Camp took place in the bush after the team surprised us with a long table set up on the banks of the dry riverbed. — Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

While the animals themselves have become familiar, adjusting to the sounds of the bush took much longer. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

The paths through the bush are infested with these ticks, as are many back yards. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

After Giannis beat around the bush about maybe the Bucks no longer wanting him and avoided being the bad guy by requesting a trade, Milwaukee finally decided to move on the night before the NBA Draft. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Rhymes for the bush

• ambush
• rosebush
• saltbush
• push
• tush