Meaning & Definition of word "Thicket"
Thicket
/ˈθɪkɪt/
noun:
- 1. A dense growth of shrubs or small trees.
- Example: The deer disappeared into the thicket, seeking shelter from the hunters.
- 2. A thick or tangled area of vegetation.
- Example: We struggled to walk through the thicket of brambles and thorns.
- 3. A place filled with dense vegetation, often impenetrable.
- Example: The explorers found themselves lost in a thicket, unable to find the path they had taken.
Etymology
●Middle English thikhet, from thik ('thick') + -et (diminutive).
Common Phrases and Expressions
thicket of lies:
A complex situation filled with deceit.
in the thicket:
In a complicated or tangled situation.
Related Words
shrubbery:
A collection of shrubs or small bushes.
forest:
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
jungle:
An area of dense tropical vegetation.
Slang Meanings of thicket
Meaning: A confusing situation or mess.
● Example Sentence: Getting out of that thicket was a real hassle.
Meaning: A lively or chaotic place.
● Example Sentence: That party turned into a thicket of people!