underbush

/ˌʌndərˈbʊʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

the vegetation and undergrowth of a forest or woodland, especially the undergrowth of a thicket or a dense area of shrubs and small trees.

“The hikers navigated through the dense underbush, careful not to disturb the wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • underbrush
  • undergrowth

Antonyms

  • bare
  • open