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Definition of garden

garden

/ˈɡɑːr.dən/
gar · den

Plural:gardens
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Past Simple:gardened
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Past Participle:gardened
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Present Participle:gardening
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• noun

1

A plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated.

Example

"She spent the entire morning pulling weeds and planting new tomatoes in the garden."


2

British An outdoor area or piece of enclosed land adjoining a private house, typically consisting of a lawn and planting beds.

Example

"The children were playing football in the garden while their parents prepared tea."


3

A large public park or cultivated area designed for ornamental display, recreation, or botanical study.

Example

"Every spring, the city's botanical garden attracts thousands of visitors eager to see the cherry blossoms."

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• verb

1

To cultivate, tend, or work in a plot of ground to grow plants.

Example

"He gardens every weekend as a way to relieve stress and enjoy the outdoors."


2

To lay out, landscape, or cultivate a piece of land into an ornamental or productive space.

Example

"They spent thousands of dollars to beautifully garden the estate grounds before the wedding."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'gardin', borrowed from Old Northern French 'gardin' (equivalent to Old French 'jardin'), ultimately of Germanic origin and sharing a root with the English word 'yard'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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