scrubland

American

[skruhb-land] / ˈskrʌbˌlænd /

noun

land on which the natural vegetation is chiefly scrub.

scrubland British

/ ˈskrʌbˌlænd /

noun

an area of scrub vegetation

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Etymology

Origin of scrubland

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

Example Sentences

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In a weak and scratchy voice, she tells the BBC that when that happens there is only one option left - to walk into the scrubland to search for food.

From BBC

Slowly but surely, the unremarkable patch of scrubland next to Palmdale’s McAdam Park has been transformed into a bustling construction site swarming with workers and heavy machinery.

From MarketWatch

Mr Moat said it would be "exciting" to see how the landscape evolved, with land which is currently fields softening into scrubland and wood pasture.

From BBC

Without a sound, it soars high in the sky above scrubland and within seconds disappears from view into a wooded valley in the distance.

From BBC

Diggers and specialist equipment were brought in to help scour scrubland and abandoned buildings on Wednesday.

From BBC

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