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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

Leaving some areas of your garden temporarily uncultivated, like the back half of a flower bed, ensures you’re not throwing away a home.

From Seattle Times Apr. 23, 2024

She immediately went to help Justin who managed to stagger towards a flower bed at the station.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2023

Usually when groups of adults want to speak to me it’s because a grandparent has died or I’ve let Feather pee on somebody’s flower bed.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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