rock garden
Americannoun
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a garden on rocky ground or among rocks, for the growing of alpine or other plants.
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a garden decorated with rocks, usually a wide variety of interestingly shaped, multicolored rocks, especially quartz.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rock garden
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The amenities scattered throughout the campus include a rock garden with a fake waterfall, a playground, a gym, an administration office, a senior center and a “moms cafe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
She cultivated stunning new species of daffodils and introduced a striking alpine rock garden, with cascading streams and a fern grotto.
From BBC ● May 27, 2022
Massive windows front one side of the house, providing views of a rock garden, a small pool, scruffy cliffside brush and the city beyond.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
Test yourself on differentiating granite from andesite at the outdoor rock garden, meditate among CWU’s compact Japanese Garden, and watch for massive sculptures adorning CWU’s pathways.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2022
He hauled stones in off the desert and built a small rock garden outside our doorway, with succulents and a patch of moss.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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