shrubbery

/ˈʃrʌbri/; /ˈʃrʊbri/

Definitions

1. noun

A garden or landscape feature consisting of shrubs, often used for decoration or as a border.

“The house had a beautiful shrubbery surrounding the pool area.”

2. noun

The foliage of shrubs, especially when used for decorative purposes.

“The shrubbery in the front yard needed to be trimmed regularly.”

3. verb

To trim or cultivate the shrubs or foliage of a shrubbery.

“She spent the weekend shrubberying the garden to prepare it for the summer season.”

Synonyms

  • foliage
  • garden
  • landscape

Antonyms

  • destruction
  • neglect