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undergrowth

noun

Definition of undergrowth

as in vegetation

low-growing plant life (such as bushes or seedlings) existing under larger trees in a forest A thick undergrowth covered the rain forest.

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Recent Examples of undergrowth Armed with a basket and a stick, her keen eyes scanned the damp, leafy undergrowth. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 LightRocket via Getty Images The pride lay hidden in the undergrowth. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 There was a strong wind, blowing in my favor and making enough noise in the undergrowth to cover my movements. — Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026 Rodent holes, brush piles, firewood, timbers, dense undergrowth, and leaf piles can also attract wasps in search of a place to nest. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrowth

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Red-flag warnings cover much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where dry vegetation, low humidity and heat could help new fires spread quickly, especially west of the 405 Freeway.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Eligible nonprofits would be required to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management, maintaining defensible space, home hardening, evacuation planning, emergency alerts and communications and other fire mitigation activities.

— Haley Parsley October 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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What readers are saying The comments on the article express a mix of opinions and suggestions regarding scenic train trips for viewing fall foliage.

— Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
To state the obvious, the foliage this time of year is downright show-stopping.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

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