Meaning & Definition of word "Bush"

Bush

/bʊʃ/

1. A low plant with many branches that are close to the ground.
- Example: The children played hide and seek in the thick bush behind the house.
2. An area covered with bushes or shrubs.
- Example: We walked through the bush, enjoying the sounds of nature all around us.
3. A wild or uncultivated area, usually with dense vegetation.
- Example: He loves to go camping in the bush, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

1. To cover or obstruct with bushes.
- Example: They decided to bush the backyard to make it more private.

●Middle English 'bush' from Old French 'busche', probably of Gaulish origin.

bush league:

Minor or inferior in quality.

bushwhack:

To ambush or attack unexpectedly.

bushfire:

A fire in the bush or scrub land.

shrub:

A woody plant smaller than a tree.

thicket:

A dense group of bushes or trees.

hedge:

A fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees.

Meaning: Referring to the pubic hair or to an unkempt state.

● Example Sentence: He let his bush grow wild.

Meaning: To 'bush' someone means to deceive them.

● Example Sentence: Don't let him bush you; he's not trustworthy.