Definition

An area of land that is not farmed and has low, bushy plants growing on it.

Example

The wildlife thrives in the scrubland, where many small animals find shelter.

Conversation

Have you ever been hiking in a scrubland area?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting.

It's a unique environment with all kinds of plants.

I’d love to see that; it must be really different from forests.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scrubland is formed from "scrub" (from Old English *scrubbe*, meaning a thicket or brush) and "land" (from Old English *land*, meaning ground or territory). The term describes land covered with low shrubs and bushes, typically in a dry or semi-arid region.

Memory Tip

Think of 'scrub' as a thicket of low bushes and 'land' as the ground it covers — scrubland refers to land filled with these low-growing plants.

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