hedgerow

[ hej-roh ]

noun

1. a row of bushes or trees forming a hedge.

hedgerow

/ ˈhɛdʒˌrəʊ /

noun

1. a hedge of shrubs or low trees growing along a bank, esp one bordering a field or lane

Word History and Origins

Origin of hedgerow¹

before 950; Middle English; Old English heggerewe. See hedge, row ¹

Example Sentences

"Bushes are burning, grass is burning, hedgerows are burning, agricultural fields are burning and structures are burning," he said.

From BBC

There is little diversity on the majority of the 146-acre land, with nearly all fields grazed by sheep, but there are some wetter areas and some hedgerows of blackthorn, hawthorn, hazel, oak, gorse and holly.

From BBC

The shrub, which has been politely described as humble or nondescript, is best located behind borders or woven into a mixed hedgerow.

From Seattle Times

Forestry England says hazel dormice need woodland or hedgerow trees and shrubs to live in during the warmer months.

From BBC

Mr Ruzic and his organisation have been trying to encourage farmers and local authorities to cultivate the trees and hedgerows, as they provide a habitat for the species which prey on rodents.

From BBC

Related Words

• fence
• shrubbery