sugarbush

/ˈʃʌɡərbʊʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A forest where maple trees are tapped for maple syrup or a forest with an abundance of maple trees.

“The hikers trekked through the dense sugarbush in search of the perfect maple syrup.”

2. noun

A stand of trees, especially beech or maple, where sap is collected for sugar production.

“The family visited the local sugarbush to collect sap and make maple syrup.”

Synonyms

  • maple forest
  • sugargrove

Antonyms

  • deforestation
  • sugarless forest