garden

[ gahr-dn ]

/ ˈgɑr dn /

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noun

a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated.

a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area: a public garden.

a fertile and delightful spot or region.

British. yard² (def. 1).

adjective

pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden: fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture.

garden-variety.

verb (used without object)

to lay out, cultivate, or tend a garden.

verb (used with object)

to cultivate as a garden.

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Idioms about garden

lead up / down the garden path, to deceive or mislead in an enticing way; lead on; delude: The voters had been led up the garden path too often to take a candidate's promises seriously.

Origin of garden

1300–50; Middle English gardin<Old North French gardin,Old French jardin<Germanic; compare Old High German gartin-,German Garten,yard²

OTHER WORDS FROM garden

gar·den·a·ble, adjectivegar·den·less, adjectivegar·den·like, adjectiveun·gar·dened, adjective

well-gardened, adjective

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Garden

[ gahr-dn ]

/ ˈgɑr dn /

noun

Alexander, 1730?–91, U.S. naturalist, born in Scotland.

Mary, 1877–1967, U.S. soprano.

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How to use garden in a sentence

Its beautifully aged wooden exterior houses traditional floor seating and beautiful gardens typical of the area.
Inside The World’s 10 Oldest Restaurants|Justin Jones|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Most have mature gardens and tall trees despite the fact they are nothing more than prefabricated structures.
Madonna, Carla Bruni & Obama Abandoned Pledges To Rebuild L'Aquila After The Quake|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The “sensory” part of sensory gardens, that is, the integrated sensory experience of nature, seems to provide the best benefits.
Magical Gardens for the Blind, Deaf, and Disabled|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And while everyone benefits from gardens, they can provide an extra boost for kids with special needs.
Magical Gardens for the Blind, Deaf, and Disabled|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“Gardens can provide kids with disabilities a greater level of autonomy,” said Fried.
Magical Gardens for the Blind, Deaf, and Disabled|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Zoological gardens and “wild beast shows” had for him attractions which were quite irresistible.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne
Most Korean gentlemen had private archery grounds and targets in the gardens near their houses.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
Early on the following morning, I accompanied Count Berchthold to the botanical gardens.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
A people that continually provoke me to anger before my face, that immolate in gardens, and sacrifice upon bricks.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The hills that formed a cove of the great valley were bright with their houses and gardens, but very quiet.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton

British Dictionary definitions for garden

garden

/ (ˈɡɑːdən) /

noun

British

an area of land, usually planted with grass, trees, flowerbeds, etc, adjoining a houseUS and Canadian word: yard
(as modifier)a garden chair

an area of land used for the cultivation of ornamental plants, herbs, fruit, vegetables, trees, etc
(as modifier)garden tools Related adjective: horticultural

(often plural) such an area of land that is open to the public, sometimes part of a parkbotanical gardens

a fertile and beautiful region
(as modifier)a garden paradise

(modifier) provided with or surrounded by a garden or gardensa garden flat

lead a person up the garden path informal to mislead or deceive a person

adjective

common or garden informal ordinary; unexceptional

verb

to work in, cultivate, or take care of (a garden, plot of land, etc)

Derived forms of garden

gardenless, adjectivegarden-like, adjective

Word Origin for garden

C14: from Old French gardin, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German gart enclosure; see yard ² (sense 1)

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