underwood

[ uhn-der-wood ]

noun

1. woody shrubs or small trees growing among taller trees.
2. a clump or stretch of such growth.

Underwood

¹

/ ˈʌndəˌwʊd /

noun

1. UnderwoodRory1963MBritishSPORT AND GAMES: rugby union player Rory. born 1963, English Rugby Union player: played 85 times for England (1984–96) and scored 49 tries (an England record)

underwood

²

/ ˈʌndəˌwʊd /

noun

1. a less common word for undergrowth

Other Words From

• under·wooded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of underwood¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, underwood is from the Middle English word underwode. See under-, wood ¹

Example Sentences

We had Blair Underwood on "Salon Talks," who plays your husband in the show.

From Salon

Sloane and her husband Richard, played by Blair Underwood, participate in an open marriage.

From Salon

The actresses — Ellen Burstyn, Kathryn Hahn and Lexi Underwood — shape a compelling tale from Carroll’s version of events in language that resonates in its understatement.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking as Carroll, Underwood, who appeared in the series “Little Fires Everywhere,” said: “That door has plagued me for years, because I walked into it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Burstyn, Hahn and Underwood are alone in each shot.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• scrub
• thicket