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Definition of sagebrush

sagebrush

/ˈseɪdʒ.brʌʃ/
sage · brush
Plural:sagebrushes
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• noun

1

North American Any of various aromatic, silvery-green shrubs of the genus Artemisia, native to the arid plains and mountainous regions of western North America.

Example

"The scent of wild sagebrush filled the dry desert air after the brief afternoon rainstorm."

2

North American The extensive, semi-arid geographic terrain dominated by scrubby vegetation in the American West.

Example

"The ranchers drove their cattle across miles of endless, dusty sagebrush."

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• Nearby Words

saffron crocus
safou
sage
sagebrush
sageretia
sagina
saginaw

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century in American English, combining 'sage' (due to the plant's strongly aromatic, sage-like scent) and 'brush' (referring to its scrubby, woody growth habit).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sagebrush. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sagebrush
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