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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 Spinning blades get tangled in vegetation, stir up sediment, and simply scare away the fish researchers are trying to observe. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026 Unlike quail or pheasants, doves won't run ahead of a hunter wading through vegetation. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026 For decades, deer had populated Santa Rosa Island, but they were eradicated from the island at the end of 2011 to restore its native ecosystem and protect its natural vegetation. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 In turn, landscapes marred by fire are more susceptible to flash flooding, due to sparse vegetation and changes in the soil. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation

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How to Save Brown Boxwoods If your boxwood shrub is browning but still alive, the first step (beyond identifying the root cause of the browning) is to trim away all the dead and diseased foliage and branches.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Overgrown foliage has invaded the front yard of the Silver Lake home that Vela Gonzalez used to maintain.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of foliage

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Additionally, the sprawling tropical flora throughout the island doubles as lush backdrop and hurricane protection that shields and roots the island against extreme weather conditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
As the weather cools, the park’s cartoonish boulders, outlandish flora and winding trails become more approachable (but don’t get too close to those jumping cholla cactuses).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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