gardening

American  

[gahrd-ning] / ˈgɑrd nɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of cultivating or tending a garden.

2. the work or art of a gardener.

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ˈgardening British  

/ ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

She was gardening at her home on the Gold Coast when Matilda's mother called on Sunday.

From BBC

In recent years the NHS has invested in "social prescribing", where GPs connect patients with certain mental health problems to charity-run services in their area - like art classes or gardening.

From BBC

The podcasts are so cheap to make that they can focus on tiny topics, like local weather, small sports teams, gardening and other niche subjects.

From Los Angeles Times

OK, now try to imagine Musk content with a life filled with gardening.

From The Wall Street Journal

While questioning the correct pronunciation of “niche,” Gaffigan noted that his other hobby, gardening, isn’t funny enough to support a special, and that his spirits-centric jokes weren’t for mass consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• cultivation
• landscaping
• planting