Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thicket

noun
/ˈθɪkɪt/
Definition
A dense group of bushes or trees.
Examples
  • The deer hid quietly in the thicket, avoiding any predators.
  • We walked through the thicket, admiring the vibrant foliage around us.
  • Birds often nest in the safety of a thicket, protected from the elements.
Meaning
A thicket is an area filled with a thick growth of shrubs, bushes, or small trees, making it challenging to navigate through it.
Synonyms
  • bush
  • undergrowth
  • bramble
  • shrubbery