ivy
word
/ˈaɪvi/
Y-vee
/ˈaɪvi/
Y-vee
Definition
A climbing or trailing plant with green leaves, often found growing on walls, trees, or buildings. 'Ivy' can also refer to certain prestigious universities in the US as 'Ivy League'.
Usage & Nuances
'Ivy' is most often used as a plant name. The phrase 'Ivy League' (always capitalized) refers specifically to eight well-respected universities in the US. Don't confuse 'ivy' with poisonous plants like 'poison ivy', which is a different species.
Spanish: hiedraPortuguese (BR): heraPortuguese (PT): heraChinese (Simplified): 常春藤Chinese (Traditional): 常春藤Hindi: आइवी (बेल)Arabic: اللبلابBengali: আইভিRussian: плющJapanese: アイビーVietnamese: cây thường xuânKorean: 아이비Turkish: sarmaşıkUrdu: آئیویIndonesian: ivy - tanaman rambat (jenis ivy)
Example Sentences
Ivy grows on the old brick wall.
basic
The garden is full of green ivy.
basic
Be careful with ivy; some types can be harmful.
basic
Many old colleges in England are covered in ivy.
natural
She dreams of going to an Ivy League university someday.
natural
He decorated the balcony with trailing ivy for a natural look.
natural