scrubland

[ skruhb-land ]

noun

1. land on which the natural vegetation is chiefly scrub.

scrubland

/ ˈskrʌbˌlænd /

noun

1. an area of scrub vegetation

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrubland¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; scrub ² + -land

Example Sentences

Programmes to free hundreds of captive lynxes and restoring scrublands and forests have also played an important role in ensuring the lynx is no longer endangered.

From BBC

Alarms went off and breeding, reintroduction and protection projects were started, as well as efforts to restore habitats like dense woodland, Mediterranean scrublands and pastures.

From Seattle Times

This new category will include "poor-quality scrubland, mothballed on the outskirts of town" like a disused petrol station in Tottenham currently designated as green belt, Labour said.

From BBC

By mid-January the family were living on a patch of scrubland outside Khan Younis and Amal had only two days of baby formula left.

From BBC

On Thursday, the bird moved to an area of scrubland and reedbed nearby, and about 130 people turned up, hoping for a glimpse.

From BBC