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

As the disease progresses, leaves often turn yellow and fall off, starting at the bottom of the bush and moving upward. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026

And between buffalo, rhinos, and other dangerous game, there are many other ways to die in the bush. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026

For Fendick, moments like this are part of growing up and working in the bush. —Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

The Bindjareb’s practice of firestick farming, in which parts of the bush were burned to draw out animals for hunting and to encourage plant regrowth, led the settlers to believe that the Bindjareb were attacking their farming areas, further straining relations. —Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for the bush

• ambush
• rosebush
• saltbush
• push
• tush