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flower bed

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[flau-er bed] / ˈflaʊ ər ˌbɛd /

noun

  • flower beds
    plural
  1. an area of prepared ground in a yard, park, etc., for planting and cultivating flowers.


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A snug frame of a flower bed in full bloom is interrupted by vomit.

From Salon Oct. 4, 2024

“Anything is possible,” said Oksana, who paused from weeding the flower bed in front of her home.

From New York Times May 10, 2024

The wreckage of a paraglider, used to fly over Israel's defences, is there too, pushed off a path on to a flower bed.

From BBC Oct. 10, 2023

NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that the spectator fell after trying to retrieve a ball that had been tossed to fans and landed into a flower bed at the base of the railing.

From Washington Times May 5, 2023

He got as far as the flower bed.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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