Meaning of the word underbrush in English

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

underbrush

US /ˈʌn.dɚˌbrʌʃ/
UK /ˈʌn.dəˌbrʌʃ/
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Noun

shrubs and small trees forming the undergrowth in a forest

Example:
The rabbit disappeared into the thick underbrush.
We had to clear the underbrush to make a path through the woods.