Privet (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was surrounded by a tidy privet hedge that had been trimmed into a neat rectangle.
- Freshly cut privet branches were used to create the wedding wreath that adorned the bride's hair.
- Privet is often planted in rows to create a dense, formal screen between neighbors.
- The privet shrubs that lined the park path had burst into bloom, their white flowers a sweet welcome to spring.
- The dense privet hedge hid the garden from view, creating a secluded haven from the busy street outside.