botanical garden
Americannoun
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botanical gardens
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of botanical garden
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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The botanical garden in Richmond, west London, has more than 11,000 trees in its living collections.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
In the afternoon, I take a 15-minute cab ride to Batumi’s botanical garden.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
A visit to the Atwater Village Farmers Market and a leisurely stroll at a botanical garden are on the agenda for the ‘Nobody Wants This’ actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025
Plan a nice brunch, either at home or at a restaurant, followed by an afternoon at a botanical garden or a park.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024
She was an entire botanical garden waiting to happen.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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