1. a shrubby plant with silvery-green leaves and a strong smell, common in dry areas of western North America

Examples

• The desert landscape was dotted with sagebrush and cacti.
• Wild horses grazed among the sagebrush on the open range.
• The cowboy’s boots crushed the dry sagebrush as he walked.
• Sagebrush covered the hillsides as far as the eye could see.
• The strong scent of sagebrush filled the air after the rain.
• Many animals depend on sagebrush for food and shelter.