Synonyms of vegetation

vegetation

noun

ˌve-jə-ˈtā-shən 

as in foliage

green leaves or plants

the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foliage
• flora
• green
• herbage
• greenery
• grassland
• leafage
• prairie
• verdure
• undergrowth
• underbrush

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vegetation

Activities such as bringing in fill, clearing vegetation, extending a driveway, building a structure, or changing drainage in such areas may require local review. — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

In the blistering heat of a Texas summer, the lizards simply can’t keep their bodies within safe limits once the cool shade of vegetation has disappeared. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

Carolina Gheri Surrounding the home are acres of land covered in lush Mediterranean vegetation leading down to the sea, with the route including green terraces and social spaces, including the panoramic pool and an outdoor kitchen. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Data from these sensors is fed directly into AI models trained on anomaly detection that identifies maintenance issues such as vegetation encroaching on power lines or broken insulators. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026