brushwood

noun
UK: /ˈbrʌʃwʊd/
US: /ˈbrʌʃwʊd/

  1. Small branches, twigs, and undergrowth, often used for fuel or kindling.

    1. We gathered brushwood to start a fire.
    2. The forest floor was covered with dry brushwood, posing a fire risk.

  2. A dense growth of shrubs and small trees.

    1. The deer disappeared into the brushwood.
    2. Thick brushwood made it difficult to navigate the forest trails.

Synonyms

undergrowth thicket scrub kindling

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brushwood" in English means: Small branches, twigs, and undergrowth, often used for fuel or kindling., A dense growth of shrubs and small trees..

The phonetic transcription of "brushwood" is /ˈbrʌʃwʊd/ in British English and /ˈbrʌʃwʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brushwood": undergrowth, thicket, scrub, kindling.

Example usage of "brushwood": "We gathered brushwood to start a fire.". More examples on the page.