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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 Overgrown vegetation was removed and replaced with native and climate-conscious plantings. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 Furthermore, homeowner’s insurance policies do not normally cover disputes over intentional acts on a neighbor’s vegetation—so the cost is directly on you. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 At 32 degrees and below, the service can issue a more severe freeze warning, which cautions for more widespread frost on vegetation. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Bees take advantage of vegetation and openings in forest canopies created by disturbances such as disease, storms, wind, beavers and fire. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation

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Prune bee balm, phlox, and peonies in fall to prevent diseases like powdery mildew; do not compost diseased foliage.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
West Jefferson makes an easy base for fall hikes, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and peak foliage across North Carolina’s High Country.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

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He was known for his sense of whimsy, childlike wonder, and a love of the natural world—many of his preferred designs were based on flora and fauna and yielded fantastical images like mermaids, butterflies, and much more.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
The nature center opened in 1963, and became popular among scouting and school groups, to whom naturalists taught about the local flora and fauna.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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