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

Examples

• The garden was filled with colorful flowering shrubs.
• We planted a rose shrub near the front entrance.
• The small shrub provided shelter for nesting birds.
• Pruning the shrubs helps them grow more densely.
• A thorny shrub blocked the path through the woods.
• The landscaper recommended native shrubs for the yard.