overgrowth
IPA: ˈoʊvɝgroʊθ
noun
- A usually abundant, luxuriant growth over or on something else. A tangle of growth occurring at the top of trees involving vines and branches, common in jungles.
- An excessive growth or increase in numbers, as in a population of weeds or microbes.
- Excessive size; usually caused by over-production of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
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Examples of "overgrowth" in Sentences
- The abandoned house was hidden from view by a thick blanket of overgrowth
- The hiking trail was nearly impassable due to the dense overgrowth of bushes and vines
- The garden had become unruly from neglect, with overgrowth spilling onto the pathways
- The overgrowth of algae in the pond was creating a murky and unhealthy environment for the fish
- The overgrowth of weeds in the yard required hours of back-breaking work to clear out
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