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Definition of shrub

shrub

/ʃrʌb/
shrub
Plural:shrubs
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Adjective:shrubby
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• noun

1

A woody plant smaller than a tree, usually having multiple permanent stems branching from or near the ground.

Example

"The landscape architect planted a row of evergreen shrubs to create a natural privacy border around the garden."

2

A sweetened, fruit-and-vinegar-based syrup used as a mixer in cocktails and sodas, or historically, a beverage made from fruit juice, sugar, and spirits.

Example

"The bartender crafted a refreshing summer cocktail using gin, sparkling water, and a homemade blackberry shrub."

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• Rhymes for shrub

• Nearby Words

shroom
shropshire
shroud
shrub
shrubbery
shrubby
shrubland

Word Origin & Etymology

The botanical sense derives from Old English 'scrybb' (brushwood). The distinct beverage sense comes from Arabic 'sharāb' (a drink), which shares etymological roots with the words 'syrup' and 'sherbet'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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