Definition

A thick area filled with bushes and small trees, often difficult to walk through.

Example

The deer hid in the thicket to avoid being seen.

Conversation

Have you ever walked through that thicket by the river?

Yeah, it's pretty dense and hard to get through.

I got lost in there once, it felt like a maze of plants!

I can imagine! It's definitely a place where you need to be careful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thicket originates from Old English 'þicce' (meaning thick) and the suffix '-et' (a diminutive suffix). The word 'thicket' refers to a dense growth of bushes or trees, emphasizing the thickness of the vegetation.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'thick' ('þicce') and small or dense ('-et') — a thicket is a small, dense area of thick vegetation.

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