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Definition of planting

planting

/ˈplæn.tɪŋ/
plant · ing
Plural:plantings
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• noun

1

The activity or process of putting seeds, bulbs, or young plants into the ground so that they will grow.

Example

"Spring planting usually begins as soon as the last frost has passed and the soil has warmed."

2

An area of land where plants, shrubs, or trees have been intentionally set to grow, or the group of plants grown there.

Example

"The park features beautiful native plantings along the central walking path."

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• Rhymes for planting

• Nearby Words

plantation
plantcutter
planter
planting
plantlet
plantlike
plaque

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Planting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/planting
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