undergrowth

noun

Definition of undergrowthnext
as in vegetation
low-growing plant life (such as bushes or seedlings) existing under larger trees in a forest A thick undergrowth covered the rain forest.

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Recent Examples of undergrowth Armed with a basket and a stick, her keen eyes scanned the damp, leafy undergrowth. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 LightRocket via Getty Images The pride lay hidden in the undergrowth. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 There was a strong wind, blowing in my favor and making enough noise in the undergrowth to cover my movements. — Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026 Rodent holes, brush piles, firewood, timbers, dense undergrowth, and leaf piles can also attract wasps in search of a place to nest. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrowth
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  1. vegetation
  2. foliage
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  • As of the summer of 2026, there is no evidence of vegetation or animal life on Mars.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Firefighters in Solano County are on the scene after a vegetation fire broke out east of Vacaville Tuesday afternoon.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of vegetation
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  • Icy weather, snowstorms, obstructive foliage and rugged terrain along the wild Rockies were just some of the obstacles Ben Nickell and Anne Koski faced on a 10-year journey to climb the highest point in each of Idaho’s 44 counties.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The property’s outdoor areas are tucked amongst dense foliage, providing serene pockets of resort-style living.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of foliage

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