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vegetation

noun

ˌve-jə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of vegetation

as in foliage

green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation The area was heavily overgrown with dense vegetation, which created poor visibility and increased the risk of surprising wildlife, ADF&G said. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 California fire crews are making progress in containing a vegetation fire that has grown to 450 acres in Rumsey Canyon, near the Colusa and Yolo County borders. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Emergency crews on are on the scene of a vegetation fire that started Saturday afternoon in Boise County. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2026 The four treatment rooms are set apart within tropical vegetation, with a pavilion available for couples looking for joint pampering. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation

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Avoid placing plants directly near heating vents, beside radiators, or against cold window glass, where extreme temperature swings can stress foliage.

— Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
It’s backed by a mission-style silhouette tiled with an urn overflowing with foliage.

— R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of foliage

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On land, there are a handful of hiking trails and the Forked River Interpretive and Nature Center, which teaches about the area’s native flora and fauna.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
The mountain’s slopes, which reach practically to the sea, also host a wealth of flora and fauna, including endemic species.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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