scrubland

noun

scrub·​land ˈskrəb-ˌland How to pronounce scrubland (audio)
: land covered with scrub

Examples of scrubland in a Sentence

a large area of scrubland the scrublands of the American West
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Southwest The succulent scrub and desert scrublands of the Southwest offer pacing, pain, and fragrance. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 Many penguin species huddle together in massive colonies, but pairs of yellow-eyed penguins go out of their way to be alone, nesting deep in New Zealand’s scrublands and forests out of sight of other penguins. Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 In the rocky scrublands of western Iran and eastern Iraq, a cunning predator relies on masterful mimicry to capture its prey. Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Tarantulas can be found throughout Arizona, including desert areas, grasslands, scrublands and even some mountainous regions. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scrubland 

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scrubland was in 1779

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“Scrubland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubland. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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scrubland

noun
scrub·​land ˈskrəb-ˌland How to pronounce scrubland (audio)
: land covered with scrub
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