shrub

noun
UK: /ʃrʌb/
US: /ʃrʌb/

  1. A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several stems of similar length growing from the ground.

    1. We planted a shrub near the house.
    2. The garden was filled with colorful flowers and carefully trimmed shrub.

  2. An alcoholic drink made with fruit juice, sugar, and vinegar.

    1. She ordered a refreshing shrub at the bar.
    2. The artisanal cocktail menu featured a variety of shrubs made with local berries.

Synonyms

bush protective cover underbush
shrub transitive-verb

  1. To plant or cultivate shrubs in a garden or landscape.

    1. They plan to shrub the area near the fence.
    2. The gardener will shrub the borders of the property to create a natural screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shrub" in English means: A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several stems of similar length growing from the ground., An alcoholic drink made with fruit juice, sugar, and vinegar..

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

Synonyms for "shrub": bush, protective cover, underbush.

Example usage of "shrub": "We planted a shrub near the house.". More examples on the page.