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flower bed

American  
[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

Well, fast forward to the present day and my flower bed has been overrun with mint!

From Seattle Times Jun. 23, 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

It would mean a drop—but there was a handy flower bed.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

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