1. dense growth of shrubs and small trees beneath larger trees in a forest
Usage: plural form of undergrowth

Examples

• The hikers struggled through the thick undergrowths blocking their path.
• Different forest types have varying undergrowths depending on sunlight levels.
• The dense undergrowths provided shelter for many small animals.
• Park rangers cleared some undergrowths to create walking trails.
• Tropical rainforests often have sparse undergrowths due to limited sunlight reaching the forest floor.
• The undergrowths were so thick that we could barely see ten feet ahead.