undergrowth
noun
un·der·growth
ˈən-dər-ˌgrōth 
: low growth on the floor of a forest including seedlings and saplings, shrubs, and herbs
Examples of undergrowth in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Berry, 46, and Thomas, 47, were arrested after being found hiding in undergrowth near the scene.
—
Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro unearthed it in March while clearing undergrowth in her yard.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Historically, lightning- and human-ignited fires kept forests less dense and reduced forest litter and undergrowth that can easily burn.
—Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Flames clear undergrowth and add ash and nutrients to soil.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undergrowth
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro unearthed it in March while clearing undergrowth in her yard.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Historically, lightning- and human-ignited fires kept forests less dense and reduced forest litter and undergrowth that can easily burn.
—Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Flames clear undergrowth and add ash and nutrients to soil.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undergrowth
Cite this Entry
“Undergrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undergrowth. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
undergrowth
noun
un·der·growth
ˈən-dər-ˌgrōth
: low growth on the floor of a forest including seedlings and saplings, shrubs, and herbs
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share