26984 words

bush

6 definitions • 5 examples
1
a plant with many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a hard stem, giving the plant a rounded shape:

Examples:

a rose bush
2
(especially in Australia and Africa) an area of land covered with bushes and trees that has never been used for growing crops and where there are very few people
3
a large amount of hair:

Examples:

The baby was born with a surprising bush of black hair.
4
someone's pubic hair, especially a woman's
5
a low plant with many small branches:

Examples:

The smell of lilac bushes in bloom reminds me of home.
The meadow was covered with small bushes and grass.
6
(esp. in Australia and Africa) an area of land covered with bushes and trees that has never been farmed and where few people live:

Examples:

If you live in the bush, a small plane is the best means of transportation.

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