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.
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Mornings and afternoons are spent in a 4×4 romping in the bush, scouring for lions and elephants with your private safari guide.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Downy lesions are usually more purple in color than black spot, but unlike black spot, downy mildew usually starts at the top of the bush.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Each summer, the gates of Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch swing open, inviting neighbors and travelers to grab a bucket, brave the sun, and gather ripe, plump berries straight from the bush.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The animal sightings are frequent and thrilling, and the resort has fantastic post-safari cocktails; the camp’s resident mixologist might even show up to mix you a sundowner in the bush.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Downy lesions are usually more purple in color than black spot, but unlike black spot, downy mildew usually starts at the top of the bush.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Each summer, the gates of Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch swing open, inviting neighbors and travelers to grab a bucket, brave the sun, and gather ripe, plump berries straight from the bush.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The animal sightings are frequent and thrilling, and the resort has fantastic post-safari cocktails; the camp’s resident mixologist might even show up to mix you a sundowner in the bush.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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“The bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bush. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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