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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

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

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

On one of those afternoons I wandered by Henry’s house and found him in his back yard digging a flower bed.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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