vegetation

noun

ˌve-jə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce vegetation (audio)
Definition of vegetationnext
as in foliage
green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation Engineering methods of the USACE aim to use sand and vegetation to shield areas from severe storm surges and flooding. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 That’s a good chunk of the 8-12 inches the arid area of canyons and rocky expanses with little vegetation usually gets in a year. — Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 Visitors can see it (there are paths around it), but aren’t allowed to walk through it, as doing so can jeopardize the vegetation. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 Overgrown vegetation was removed and replaced with native and climate-conscious plantings. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetation
  1. foliage
  2. flora
Noun
  • With changing seasons, Autumn's foliage is an enchanting match for the resort’s large windows and suite patios– where all guests are completely surrounded by the changing colors of the season.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The sound is practically deafening, a loud metallic pang that cuts through the forest’s thick foliage.
    — Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • The hotel has 15 acres of gardens that are home to more than 110 varieties of flora and fauna, including local fruit trees like durian, rambutan, and chiku.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Out back, five landscaped garden rooms are home to mature heirloom camellias, citrus and pomegranate trees, and other flora.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of flora

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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