Shrubbery

Pronunciation: /ˈʃrʌbəri/

Definitions of shrubbery

noun a collection of shrubs or small bushes, especially when growing in a designed area such as a garden or park

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful shrubbery in the park.

A2 The gardener planted a new shrubbery in front of the house.

B1 The shrubbery needs to be pruned regularly to maintain its shape.

B2 The variety of shrubbery in the botanical garden is truly impressive.

C1 The landscaper designed a stunning shrubbery arrangement for the estate.

C2 The intricate patterns of the shrubbery maze were a challenge to navigate.

Examples of shrubbery in a Sentence

formal The landscaper carefully pruned the shrubbery to maintain its shape and health.

informal I love how the shrubbery in our garden adds a touch of greenery to the space.

slang Let's hang out by the shrubbery and have a picnic.

figurative The secrecy surrounding the deal was as thick as the shrubbery in the garden.

Grammatical Forms of shrubbery

• past tense: shrubberied
• plural: shrubberies
• comparative: more shrubbery
• superlative: most shrubbery
• present tense: shrubberies
• future tense: will be shrubbery
• perfect tense: have shrubbery
• continuous tense: is shrubberying
• singular: shrubbery
• positive degree: shrubbery
• infinitive: to shrubbery
• gerund: shrubberying
• participle: shrubberied

Origin and Evolution of shrubbery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'shrubbery' originated from the Middle English word 'shrubberie', which was derived from the Old French word 'chabreerie', ultimately from the Latin word 'scorbeia'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a collection of shrubs or bushes, the meaning of 'shrubbery' has evolved to also include a landscaped area with shrubs and bushes, often used for decorative purposes in gardens or parks.