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gardening

American  
[gahrd-ning] / ˈgɑrd nɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of cultivating or tending a garden.

  2. the work or art of a gardener.

ˈgardening British  
/ ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ /

noun

    1. the planning and cultivation of a garden

    2. ( as modifier )

      gardening gloves
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Etymology

Origin of gardening

First recorded in 1570–80; garden + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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He and his husband, Raúl Domingo, who have been together since meeting through a Missed Connections ad on Craigslist in 2005, grew interested in gardening during Covid lockdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

And for Michael, who loves gardening and growing flowers, it is collecting food waste for compost.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

He smoked a pipe and was partial to poetry and gardening.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

This process is largely tied to human activity, such as gardening and plant trade.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

I wonder if he will lose his cleaning job like some of the gardening jobs.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

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