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

And since these lifesaving blankets pack down so small and are so cheap, there’s no reason to run around in the bush without carrying a few of them. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

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

Rhymes for the bush

• ambush
• rosebush
• saltbush
• push
• tush