brushland

[ bruhsh-land ]

noun

1. brush ²( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of brushland¹

First recorded in 1850–55; brush ² + -land

Example Sentences

For example, if you found out you have a great-great-grandparent buried in the middle of the Texas brushland but you live in Connecticut, you could ask a graver who lives in Laredo to swing by and take a photo for you.

From Slate

The assailants cut off routes by which many tried to flee by car and pursued terrified attendees on foot into surrounding fields and brushland, where many recounted hiding for hours.

From Los Angeles Times

Verdant woods gave way to scrubby brushland and desert; most of the large mammals disappeared.

From Science Magazine

Davenport originally moved from Seattle to the wheat-growing area with the thought of living in the silo, accessed on gravel on Old Missile Site Road North, past wire gates and brushland.

From Seattle Times

The brushland near Hemet is streaked bright red by retardant, which is dyed so pilots can see where it’s already been dropped.

From Los Angeles Times