Bush
/bʊʃ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length.
/bʊʃ/
A low shrub with many branches.
The cat hid in the bush.
💡 Simply: A small plant with many branches.
More Examples
We walked through a dense bush.
How It's Used
"He pruned the rose bush."
"The birds nested in the bushes."
The Australian wilderness, especially the uncultivated inland regions.
/bʊʃ/
Informal term for the Australian outback.
The outback bush is vast and unforgiving.
💡 Simply: The wild areas of Australia.
How It's Used
"They went on a trip to the Australian bush."
Idioms & expressions
beat around the bush
To avoid saying something directly
"Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened."
From Middle English *busshe, from Old English *bysce, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bos and German Busch.
The word 'bush' has long been associated with untamed wilderness, reflecting its historical use in describing the relatively undeveloped parts of various countries.
Memory tip
Think of a bushy tail on an animal.
Word Origin
"A shrub or tree."