tumbleweed

[US]/'tʌmb(ə)lwiːd/
[UK]/'tʌmblwid/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. wind-blown plant, dried clump of grass, thistle bush

Example Sentences

The tumbleweed rolled across the deserted highway.

The sight of tumbleweeds blowing in the wind is a common scene in western movies.

After the storm, the fields were filled with tumbleweeds.

The tumbleweed bounced along the dry riverbed.

In the desert, tumbleweeds are often seen tumbling across the sand dunes.

The tumbleweed's movement is driven by the wind.

Tumbleweeds are known for their ability to travel long distances with the wind.

As the tumbleweed tumbled past, it left a trail of dust behind.

The tumbleweed's dry and prickly appearance helps it disperse its seeds.

Tumbleweeds are often used as a symbol of loneliness and desolation.

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