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Definition of undergrowth

undergrowth

/ˈʌn.dɚˌɡroʊθ/
un · der · growth
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• noun

1

A dense growth of shrubs, ferns, and other low-growing plants, especially beneath trees in a forest or woodland.

Example

"The hikers had to step carefully through the thick undergrowth to stay on the overgrown forest trail."

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• Nearby Words

undergrad
undergraduate
underground
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underhand
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underhandedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix 'under-' and the noun 'growth', originally referring to plants growing beneath taller trees.

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