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undergrowth

noun

Definition of undergrowth

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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And the Hawk fire is the latest example of the growing threat of destructive urban conflagrations in these zones as the planet warms, vegetation dries out and wildfires become more destructive.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Planes are dropping retardant lines and bulldozers are pushing vegetation aside so the fire won’t have anything to consume.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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Cold nights can stress roots and foliage, even when daytime temperatures remain pleasant.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Set the scene Cloaked in dense foliage at the edge of Old Town Key West, the Island House is a haven for gay men looking for comraderie (and more) as part of a tropical vacation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

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