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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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The court heard Veisi was buried in a temporary grave where a pond had previously been located, with a new flower bed put above.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Salon Oct. 4, 2024

It stands tall within a round, raised flower bed and is illuminated on four sides.

From New York Times May 2, 2024

Before you think I’m that neighbor, one who complains about the kid’s basketball rolling into my flower bed, or who berates people for leaving their trash bin out past trash day, I’m not.

From Seattle Times Jun. 23, 2023

Peonies and roses sat lining the flower bed, almost equidistant from one another.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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