vegetation

noun

ˌve-jə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce vegetation (audio)
Definition of vegetationnext
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 Investigators accused Smith of operating the tool without clearing flammable vegetation around his work area and of failing to have firefighting tools on hand, both of which are required by law. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Driveways where the climate and surrounding vegetation is a concern may need even more frequent washing with some every three months. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 Aerial images obtained by CNN show entire residential blocks burned and the surrounding vegetation charred. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Agriculture and cattle ranching accounted for 99% of the native vegetation loss. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetation
  1. foliage
  2. flora
Noun
  • Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, this compact cabin is shrouded in lush foliage, creating a quiet escape from Tinseltown.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This also comes as no surprise, as Niagara Falls has been named one of the country’s most popular fall foliage destinations, where colorful leaves frame the famous waterfalls.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • This hot-stone bath is inspired by local traditions and the surrounding flora.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Before New York became a sprawling metropolis, its rolling hills, deep valleys, and tidal salt marshes were part of a larger estuarine ecosystem that was home to countless flora and fauna.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of flora

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