noun
- a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground
- wild or uncultivated country, especially in Africa or Australia
Usage: chiefly Australian, South African
verb
- to grow thickly; spread out into a thick clump
Examples
- The rose bush in our garden blooms every spring.
- We planted several bushes along the fence for privacy.
- The explorers got lost in the African bush.
- He spent months living in the Australian bush.
- The tomato plants will bush out if you pinch the tops.
- Her hair began to bush in the humid weather.
- Birds often nest in thick bushes for protection.