Definition

A collection of small bushes or plants, often used in gardens or landscaping.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful shrubbery that added color and texture.

Conversation

Have you seen the new shrubbery they planted at the park?

Yeah, it looks really nice and adds a lot of color!

I love how they arranged the shrubbery around the walking paths.

Me too! It makes the whole area feel more inviting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shrubbery → It is formed from "shrub" (from Old English *scryf*, meaning a bush or small tree) and "-ery" (a suffix indicating a place associated with a specific thing). The word "shrubbery" refers to a place where shrubs are found or cultivated.

Memory Tip

Think of a place filled with "shrubs" (small bushes) — the suffix "-ery" indicates it's a location associated with those plants.

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