the bush
noun
: a large area (such as in Australia or Africa) that has not been cleared and that is not used for farming
She recently spent several weeks in the bush.
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The paths through the bush are infested with these ticks, as are many back yards.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
From there, guests will enjoy a welcome dinner at the lodge hosted by both Calmeyer and Mallmann, relax during a sunset picnic dinner in the bush, cook alongside Mallmann, and attend a celebratory boma dinner around a sculptural iron fire installation.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
After Giannis beat around the bush about maybe the Bucks no longer wanting him and avoided being the bad guy by requesting a trade, Milwaukee finally decided to move on the night before the NBA Draft.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Water ran beneath walkways, trees had been preserved, glass doors slid open, leaving nothing but air between the main areas and the bush beyond.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
From there, guests will enjoy a welcome dinner at the lodge hosted by both Calmeyer and Mallmann, relax during a sunset picnic dinner in the bush, cook alongside Mallmann, and attend a celebratory boma dinner around a sculptural iron fire installation.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
After Giannis beat around the bush about maybe the Bucks no longer wanting him and avoided being the bad guy by requesting a trade, Milwaukee finally decided to move on the night before the NBA Draft.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Water ran beneath walkways, trees had been preserved, glass doors slid open, leaving nothing but air between the main areas and the bush beyond.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the bush
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“The bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bush. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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