Sagebrush Meaning
/ˈseɪd͡ʒˌbɹʌʃ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny of several North American aromatic shrubs of the genus Artemisia, having silvery-grey, green leaves.
Sentence Examples
The vast and open desert was covered in grey sagebrush.
A sagebrush is a woody shrub that grows in the western US.
The desert landscape was dotted with clumps of dry sagebrush.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The wild horses fed on the ____ that grew abundantly in the dry valley.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The landscape was dominated by grey-green ____ stretching across the dry Nevada plains.
Word Origin & History
From sage + brush, from resemblance in odor and appearance to Salvia officinalis.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"On our bumpy, mud-soaked ride to the Grand Canyon’s lesser-visited East Rim, a coyote emerged from the sagebrush to lead the way. It took off directly in front of our van, seemingly directing us through a labyrinth of dirt roads. Our guide, a member of the Navajo Nation, parked the vehicle and offered thanks to the coyote for its guidance."
— 2025 November 7, Matt Kirouac, “A New Grand Canyon Lodge Lets You Explore This Lesser-Known Region of the National Park with Navajo Guides”, in AFAR:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The wild horses fed on the ____ that grew abundantly in the dry valley.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The landscape was dominated by grey-green ____ stretching across the dry Nevada plains.