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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

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

Gelifen half flew, half ran over the lawn and across the flower bed, trampling flowers as he came.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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