Shrub

Pronunciation: /ʃrʌb/

Definitions of shrub

noun a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small shrub growing in the garden.

A2 The landscaper planted several shrubs along the sidewalk.

B1 The shrubbery in the park provides a nice green backdrop.

B2 The gardener carefully pruned the shrub to maintain its shape.

C1 The rare shrub species was carefully protected by conservationists.

C2 The intricate patterns of the shrub's leaves fascinated botanists.

Examples of shrub in a Sentence

formal The landscaper recommended planting a variety of shrubs to enhance the garden's appearance.

informal I'm thinking of trimming those shrubs in the front yard this weekend.

slang I accidentally ran over a shrub with the lawnmower, oops!

figurative The new policy is just a shrub in the grand scheme of things.

Grammatical Forms of shrub

• past tense: shrugged
• plural: shrubs
• comparative: more shrubby
• superlative: most shrubby
• present tense: shrubs
• future tense: will shrub
• perfect tense: have shrubbed
• continuous tense: is shrubbing
• singular: shrub
• positive degree: shrub
• infinitive: to shrub
• gerund: shrubbing
• participle: shrubbed

Origin and Evolution of shrub

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shrub' originated from the Old English word 'scrub', which was derived from the Latin word 'scrofa' meaning 'sow'. Initially, 'shrub' referred to a low, woody plant with multiple stems.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'shrub' expanded to include any small to medium-sized plant with woody stems. In modern usage, 'shrub' also refers to a type of drink made from fruit juice, sugar, and vinegar or alcohol.