Meaning of the word bushes in English

What does bushes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bushes

US /ˈbʊʃɪz/
UK /ˈbʊʃɪz/

Plural Noun

a woody plant which is smaller than a tree and usually has several stems branching off the ground

Example:
The garden was full of colorful flowering bushes.
We hid behind the bushes to surprise them.