gardening

[ gahrd-ning ]

noun

1. the act of cultivating or tending a garden.
2. the work or art of a gardener.

ˈgardening

/ ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the planning and cultivation of a garden
   2. ( as modifier )

      gardening gloves

Word History and Origins

Origin of gardening¹

First recorded in 1570–80; garden + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The machismo of Afghan male culture apparently coexists with a little-noted passion for gardening.

From The Daily Beast

The Colorado Republican described gardening as a “very relaxing hobby” while reflecting on the closely fought primary.

From The Daily Beast

They sit on corners waiting for some guy to come by to get the gardening done at his estate.

From The Daily Beast

She also reveals to Vogue her penchant for gardening and Mexican food.

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Gardening was limited and grass was left to grow noticeably longer.

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Where is it that I have read, that a Frenchman has no idea of gardening?

From Project Gutenberg

Above all, we had the perpetual incentive of gardening to keep our eyes toward the future.

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Many of the landes were cleared and converted into excellent pasturage, and on the coast market-gardening made great progress.

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I wish I were a half-pay captain, with a wife and three children, a taste for gardening, and a poney-carriage.

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It does, however, include the cream of the list for general-purpose gardening.

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Related Words

• cultivation
• landscaping
• planting