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undergrowth

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Definition of undergrowth

as in vegetation

low-growing plant life (such as bushes or seedlings) existing under larger trees in a forest A thick undergrowth covered the rain forest.

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Recent Examples of undergrowth Many North American forests evolved over millennia with low-intensity wildfires that clear out dense undergrowth. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026 This time, my eyes slid to the fresh silver polish on her fingernails, her cascading perm thick but without any undergrowth, and those eyes darting from me to the cop, glistening as if on the verge of pouring. — Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026 Elsewhere, herds of goats are used to naturally manage undergrowth across the estate’s forests, helping reduce fire risk in the region’s increasingly dry climate. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Vineyards are interwoven with orchards, grazing areas, and native vegetation, while Kiko goats help manage undergrowth and Great Pyrenees dogs protect the property. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrowth

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Warm, dry weather has left vegetation primed to burn, and with the holiday falling on a Saturday, officials expect larger crowds and more neighborhood celebrations.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 2 July 2026
On its website, Project Bluestem says the center will be designed to minimize the effects of noise on the surrounding area and will use vegetation, berms or sound walls if necessary.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of vegetation

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The site hearkens back to Florida roadside attractions of the past but offers plenty of present-day opportunities for animal encounters amid a backdrop of tropical foliage.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

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