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Definition of ivy

ivy

/ˈaɪ.vi/
i · vy
Plural:ivies
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Adjective:ivied
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1

A woody evergreen climbing or trailing plant of the genus Hedera, native to Eurasia and North Africa, typically characterized by dark green lobed leaves and clinging aerial roots.

Example

"The ancient brick walls of the university library were completely covered in thick green ivy."

2

American A prestigious, highly selective university belonging to the Ivy League in the northeastern United States.

Example

"She applied to several Ivies but ultimately decided to attend a large state university closer to home."

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• Nearby Words

ivory
ivory coast
ivorylike
ivy
ivy gourd
ixia
ixiolirion

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'īfig', of Germanic origin; related to Old High German 'ebah'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ivy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ivy
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