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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In the clip, Finn is seen eagerly sniffing and pawing at the bush, seemingly hopeful that the magical kebab might reappear. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 Chow down on a traditional boma braai barbeque, try multiple courses at dinner in the bush, or enjoy drinks and snacks under the stars. —

Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025 Not without consequence, of course, and not just from New York heavies—in his years of flouting the conventions of etiquette in the bush, around animals, whether while making images or just out wandering, Peter was not entirely unscathed. —

Chris Wallace, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024 President Joe Biden has canceled his trip to California's Eastern Coachella Valley amid the bush fire and dangerously high winds. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the bush