noun
- a climbing or trailing evergreen plant with dark green leaves, often growing on walls and trees
- any of various climbing plants that resemble true ivy
Examples
- The old brick building was covered in thick ivy.
- She planted ivy to cover the unsightly fence.
- The ivy climbed up the side of the house.
- Poison ivy causes an itchy rash on the skin.
- The gardener trimmed the ivy that was growing over the window.
- English ivy is considered invasive in some areas.