grove

noun

Definition of grovenext
as in forest
a small group of trees They passed a grove of oaks on their hike to the lake.

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Recent Examples of grove The itinerary starts with the walk to the water at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, which was named for the lifelong Big Sur resident and boasts an 80-foot waterfall, redwood groves, and incredible whale watching spots. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Known as Villa Uglione, the estate sits high on a hill near the quiet villages of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and Barberino Val d’Elsa, surrounded by rolling vineyards and olive groves. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 July 2026 And if not, there’s still time to manifest a getaway with French tips as blue as the Mediterranean and auras as vibrant as a Sicilian lemon grove. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026 In the Fazio plan, the grove is shown in the middle of the practice range. — New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grove
  1. forest
  2. bush
  3. hedge
  4. stand
  5. tangle
  6. copse
  7. woodland
  8. woodlot
Noun
  • The stewards of the forest About 100 miles northwest of the Tahoe Basin, lower down in the foothills, survivors of the epic 2018 Camp fire that destroyed the town of Paradise have a very different relationship with forest stewards.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, in a nearby forest a group of local hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-sung), set out to track the beast themselves.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of forest
Noun
  • The butterfly weed was in full bright orangey-red bloom, and the elderberry bushes were loaded with big balls of white flowers.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • At the same time, a big bull sable galloped out from behind a bush headed for the crest.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
Definition of bush
Noun
  • Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it's seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The terrace was simple—a table and a few lounge chairs, with high surrounding hedges for privacy—but a great place to enjoy breakfast and relax during the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of hedge
Noun
  • White Castle is considered the nation’s first fast-food hamburger stand.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of stand
Noun
  • They’re immediately pulled into a tangle of police reports, hospital notifications, insurance calls, and legal questions that can feel impossible to sort through while grieving.
    — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • Richie Laryea for Canada burst into the box in a good position but was brought to ground amid a tangle of legs with South Africa’s Khuliso Mudau.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of tangle
Noun
  • The vegetation is mostly grassland, which shines with an almost alien-green intensity in the spring, dotted with copses of twisted oak and buckeye trees.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
  • His house sits across from what used to be a thick copse of woods.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of copse
Noun
  • Heavy tapestries of woodland scenes hang on walls in the public spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Farther afield are a stabling block, paddocks, a boating lake, and unspoiled woodland.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of woodland
Noun
  • Habitat loss has been insidious — croplands have been stripped of their bordering hedgerows and old fields and woodlots have been converted to housing developments.
    — Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The next morning Brooks and a buddy glassed the woodlot before moving closer.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of woodlot

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