market garden

American  

noun

1. Chiefly British. truck farm.

2. Military. Market Garden, the Allied code name for the unsuccessful invasion of Holland by British and American airborne and infantry forces on September 17, 1944.

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market garden British  

noun

1. an establishment where fruit and vegetables are grown for sale

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Other Word Forms

• market gardener noun
• market gardening noun

Etymology

Origin of market garden

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

The terraces, which for generations served as the market garden of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, are irrigated by intricate aqueducts and channels that the village’s farmers share.

From Washington Times

At the same time, the exploitation of the market garden areas of Niayes and Gandiol contributed to meeting the population's need for vegetables.

From Salon

They helped on a sheep farm at first, started a market garden and then moved into Port Stanley to run the hotel.

From BBC

All are abundant in Western Washington kitchen and market gardens, because our cool, damp springs are ideal.

From Seattle Times

Due to its favourable climate this should be the market garden of America but home-grown produce is an alien concept to many.

From The Guardian