shrub
A shrub is a small to medium-sized woody plant that stays low to the ground. Unlike a tree, it usually has several main stems growing from the base rather than one single trunk.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Short Rub'. Shrubs are 'short' plants that you might 'rub' against when walking down a garden path.
Quiz rápido
The gardener is using shears to cut the ____ in front of the house.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: shrub
Ejemplos
I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
everydayI want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
formalThe architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
informalCheck out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
Research indicates that the shrub layer provides essential habitat for local bird species.
academicResearch indicates that the shrub layer provides essential habitat for local bird species.
Our landscaping firm provides annual maintenance for all corporate shrubs and hedges.
businessOur landscaping firm provides annual maintenance for all corporate shrubs and hedges.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
shrub border
shrub border
ornamental shrubbery
ornamental shrubbery
berry-bearing shrub
berry-bearing shrub
Se confunde a menudo con
They are often used as synonyms, but 'shrub' is more common in technical or gardening contexts, while 'bush' is more casual.
A tree is usually much taller and has one thick trunk, whereas a shrub has many stems and is shorter.
Notas de uso
Use 'shrub' when you are talking about gardening, landscaping, or science. In everyday conversation about the park or backyard, people often use the word 'bush' instead.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'tree' for every woody plant; remember that if it is short and has many stems, it is a shrub.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Short Rub'. Shrubs are 'short' plants that you might 'rub' against when walking down a garden path.
Origen de la palabra
From the Old English 'scrybb', which referred to brushwood or a place overgrown with low-growing plants.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, having a well-manicured garden with various shrubs is a sign of home pride and status.
Quiz rápido
The gardener is using shears to cut the ____ in front of the house.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: shrub
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